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.