Math 104, Spring 2004

Geometric Topology: Complexity of 3-Manifolds




Textbook

Algorithmic Topology and Classification of 3-Manifolds by Sergei Matveev, Springer Verlag, 2003


Additional Material

1. Introductory presentation: basics of a simple polyhedron, construction of the Bing's house, thickening of a spine, and Matveev-Piergallini moves.

Scheduled Lectures

Instructor Classroom Lecture X-hour Office Office Hours Phone E-mail
Alexander Shumakovitch 104 Bradley TuTh 2:00-3:50 W 4:15-5:05 402 Bradley MWF 2:00-3:00
or by appt.		 646-1614 BlitzMail


Disabilities

Students with disabilities who will be taking this course and may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see their instructor as soon as possible. Also, they should stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis Center to register for support services.