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YEAR COURSE OFFERED: 2018
SEMESTER COURSE OFFERED: Spring
DEPARTMENT: Mathematical and Computer Sciences
COURSE NUMBER: MTH 4660
NAME OF COURSE: Topology
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: John Carter
CONTACT EMAIL*: [email protected]
OFFICE: SCI 1050
WEBSITE: http://sites.msudenver.edu/jcarte11
*My office phone is the absolute worst way to contact me, don’t use it. I will not answer email on weekends, after 5pm, or before 10 am. Feel free to email me outside of those times, I will get to it, just don’t expect an immediate answer.
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The information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
Office Hours:
MW 11-1230
TR 11-12
Learning Objectives:
Basic point set topology and all that entails.
Major Assignments/Exams:
- Midterm Exam–20% + 10%
- Final Exam–20% + 10%
- Presentations–20%
- Daily Homework–20%
Daily assignments:
I will give daily written assignments from the notes. All of the problems should be attempted! Those problems that you are unable to do should include some indication of where you are stuck and how confident you are in what you have done.
In class we will discuss the homework and work problems in groups. Students will be expected to actively participate in discussion and to present work at the board.
Presentations:
You should have noticed that 20% of your grade depends of presentations. Every class will begin with presentations, The presentations will be graded on a scale of 0,3,4,5 ranging from ‘nothing there’ to ‘perfect’. At the end of the semester your grade on the presentations will be calculated as a percentage of the highest score in class. Priority for presentations will be given in reverse order to the points earned to that point.
Required Reading:
Only the notes.
OneNote:
It is my hope that the homework and projects can be turned in electronically on the onenote page I have shared with you. I will also try to write up notes there as they become important.
Required Department/School dates and policies:
Withdrawal dates for FULL-TERM courses are
• 100% refund: Monday January 22
• 50% refund: Thursday February 1
• Last Day for W: Friday March 30
For eight-week courses, please check your Student Detail Schedule on the Student Hub for the withdrawal deadlines.
Holiday information: Spring Break: March 16-25 (No classes, Campus Open)
University Policies
Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the following policies:
1. GENERAL UNIVERSITY POLICIES
2. GRADES AND NOTATIONS including WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE, ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL, and INCOMPLETE POLICIES
Students should be aware that any kind of withdrawal can have a negative impact on some types of financial aid, including scholarships.
3. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
4. POLICY STATEMENTS ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
5. ACCOMMODATIONS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
6. CLASS ATTENDANCE ON RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
7. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION (STUDENT EMAIL) POLICY
For a complete description of these policies go to https://mcs.msudenver.edu/policies
