Topics in topology Semester WiSe 2021 / 22
Lecturer Stefan Friedl
Type of course (Veranstaltungsart) Vorlesung
German title Ausgewählte Kapitel der Topologie
Contents We will prove the Poincare conjecture in dimension >5, i.e. we will show that every homotopy sphere of dimension n>5 is actually homeomorphic to the n-sphere. Along the way we will prove the Whitney trick and develop elements of Morse theory
Literature I will provide typed lecture notes
Recommended previous knowledge basics in homology theory and fundamental groups
Time/Date Monday 10-12
Location M101
Registration- Registration for course work/examination/ECTS: FlexNow
Course work (Studienleistungen)- Successful participation in the exercise classes: 50% of the points need to be obtained -
exercise classes will take place every other week Examination (Prüfungsleistungen)- Oral exam: Duration: 25 minutes, Date: TBD, re-exam: Date:
Modules BV, MV, MGAGeo
ECTS 4,5h
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