Knot Theory

Knot Theory

Semester
WiSe 2019 / 20

Lecturer
Lukas Lewark

Type of course (Veranstaltungsart)
Vorlesung

Contents
This lecture is an introduction to knot theory, with a diagrammatic and combinatorial focus.

Literature
W.B.R. Lickorish: "An Introduction to Knot Theory" (1997, Springer GTM 175). C.C.
Adams: "The Knot Book" (2nd ed., 2004, AMS)

Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge about topology and homological algebra is helpful, but not necessary.

Time/Date
Wednesday 12-14

Location
M102

Course homepage
http://lewark.de/lukas/knotlecture19.html
(Disclaimer: Dieser Link wurde automatisch erzeugt und ist evtl. extern)

Registration

Registration for course work/examination/ECTS: FlexNow

Course work (Studienleistungen)

Successful participation in the exercise classes: 50% of points and presentation of at
least one solution.

Examination (Prüfungsleistungen)

Oral exam: Duration: 25 min., Date: by appointment, re-exam: Date: by appointment

Regelungen bei Studienbeginn vor WS 2015 / 16

Benotet:
- O. g. Studienleistung und o. g. Prüfungsleistung; die Note ergibt sich aus der Prüfungsleistung
Unbenotet:
- O. g. Studienleistung und Bestehen der o. g. Prüfungsleistung

Additional comments
Exercise session on Mondays 12-14, M 009, every second week, starting October 21st.

Modules
BV, MV, MGAGeo

ECTS
4,5

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