Instructor: Dr. Brian Boe Office: 601B Graduate Studies
Phone: 542-2547 E-mail: brian@math.uga.edu

Office Hours: M 9:00–10:00
W 12:15–1:15 (tentative)
F 9:00–10:00
and by appointment or chance MWF. I also encourage questions by e-mail.

Text: Topology, Second Edition, James R. Munkres

Reading: I suggest you look at the web site http://at.yorku.ca/i/a/a/b/14.htm for a list of links to several answers to the question, “What is topology?” The first two links are particularly good, but the first 7 are all worth reading.

Grading: Homework 25%
2 Tests 40%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 35%

Homework: Doing problems is the most important part of the course—it’s the only way to learn advanced mathematics! Most assignments will contain some Basic
Problems, which you should work first but not hand in, Core Problems which everyone must turn in, and one or two Advanced Problems, which are required for students in 6200, and optional (for extra credit) for students in 4200—but if you hope to get an ‘A’ in 4200, you must do at least some Advanced Problems. I encourage you to consult with me whenever you need help—I’ll gladly provide hints in office hours. It is permissible to discuss the assignments with other students, but you must write up your own solutions, independently. Copying another student’s work (even with minor changes), or allowing another student to copy yours, constitutes academic dishonesty. Homework will be due in class Wednesdays. Late homework will normally not be accepted for credit.

Test Dates: Test #1: Fri. Sep. 26 (tentative: please see me asap
Test #2: Fri. Nov. 14 if there are conflicts)
Final Exam: Mon. Dec. 15, 12–3 p.m.

Policy: All students should be familiar with the University Academic Honesty Policy http://www.uga.edu/~vpaa/polproc/ahpol/main.html.In particular, written work that you hand in must be your own.