Degree theory and branched covers
Degree theory and branched covers, Spring 2017
Teacher: Pekka Pankka
Scope: 5 cr
Type: Advanced studies.
Teaching:
Topics: Alexander-Spanier cohomology, local degree theory of proper mappings, and branched covers.
Prerequisites: Basic algebraic topology.
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Teaching schedule
Tuesday 10:15-12:00, C321
Wednesday 12:15-14:00 C321
Exams
No exam. Completion of three mathematical learning diarys (aka. essays, 4-6 pages) is required for passing. Topics and the scope of the essays are individually decided together with the lecturer. The schedule for learning diarys is the following:
| Deadline for the topic | Deadline for the diary |
|---|---|---|
First learning diary | Wed. March 22. | Tue April 11. |
Second learning diary | Wed April 12. | Tue April 25. |
Third learning diary | Wed April 26. | Wed May 10. |
Note that revision of learning diaries, according to instructors comments, is necessary
Course material
Massey: Homology and cohomology theory, an approach based on Alexander-Spanier cochains.
are updated along the course. These are a revised version of the lecture notes from 2015.
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