Mathematics 481 - Knot Theory

Fall
2024
01
3.00
Refik Baykur

TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM

UMass Amherst
32145
Lederle Grad Res Tower Rm 143
rbaykur@umass.edu
This course is an introduction to knot theory. Knot theory is currently an active area of research in low-dimensional topology, with all kinds of connections to other mathematical fields, including geometry, algebra, physics, combinatorics, and number theory.

MATH 235 & 300 or COMPSCI 250 Math 411 knowledge is strongly preferred, but the student may also take it concurrently, with the instructor's permission

21 seats reserved for Math majors.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.