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Topology: The mathematics of shape

MTH4130

Synopsis

From point-set topology to manifolds: sets, topological spaces, basis of topology, and properties of spaces such as compact, connected, and Hausdorff. Maps between spaces and their properties, including continuity, homeomorphism, and homotopy.

Constructing spaces via subspace, product, identification, and delta complexes. Manifolds. Additional topics from algebraic and low-dimensional topology may include fundamental group and Seifert-van Kampen theorem, classification of surfaces, and topics in knot theory. Throughout, examples of spaces will include Euclidean spaces, surfaces (real projective plane, Klein bottle, Mobius strip), complexes, function spaces, and others.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
4
Audience
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Science
Faculty
School of Mathematics
Handbook year
2026

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