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  Course Description
Course Name : General Topology

Course Code : MT 342

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. DOĞAN DÖNMEZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Can decide whether a given structure a topology on a set
Can determine the continuity of a function on a topological space
They realize that there is no difference between topological spaces which are equivalent under homeomorphisms
Can apply some arguments in analysis to topological spaces
Can define metric spaces and state some basic concepts in metric spaces
Can show that every metric space is a topological space
Can find interior, closure, exterior and boundary of a set in a topological space
CAn explain and prove of the basic theorems in topology and use them for solving mathematical problems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the students the basic concepts in general topology, continuity and homeomorphisms in topological spaces and to give basic properties of metric spaces.

Course Contents : Definition of topology, interior, exterior, boundary and derived set of a set in a topological space, bases, Hausdorff spaces and product spaces, continuity and homeomorphisms and metric spaces.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Review of some basic concepts and definition of topological space Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
2 Topology of the real line, open and closed sets Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
3 Closure and properties of closure Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
4 Interior, exterior and boundary of a set in a topological space Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
5 Relative topology and properties Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
6 Topologies induced by functions Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
7 Bases and Neighbourhood bases Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
8 Midterm Exam review Written exam
9 Product topology and some examples Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
10 Continuity and continuity at a point Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
11 Some examples about continuity and homeomorphisms Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
12 Properties of homeomorphisms and some examples Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
13 Hausdorff spaces and their properties Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
14 Metric spaces and some properties Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
15 Continuity in metric spaces and some examples Reading the relevant parts of the textbook and recommended texts Lecture and discussion
16/17 Final-exam Review of the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Genel Topoloji, Author: Ali Bülbül
 An introduction to metric and topologic spacces, Author. W.A.Sutherland
 Analiz IV, Author: Ali Nesin
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 10
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Is able to prove Mathematical facts encountered in secondary school. 5
2 Recognizes the importance of basic notions in Algebra, Analysis and Topology 5
3 Develops maturity of mathematical reasoning and writes and develops mathematical proofs. 1
4 Is able to express basic theories of mathematics properly and correctly both written and verbally 1
5 Recognizes the relationship between different areas of Mathematics and ties between Mathematics and other disciplines. 1
6 Expresses clearly the relationship between objects while constructing a model 3
7 Draws mathematical models such as formulas, graphs and tables and explains them 5
8 Is able to mathematically reorganize, analyze and model problems encountered. 3
9 Knows at least one computer programming language 3
10 Uses effective scientific methods and appropriate technologies to solve problems 0
11 Knows programming techniques and is able to write a computer program 0
12 Is able to do mathematics both individually and in a group. 0
13 Has sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians 0
14 In addition to professional skills, the student improves his/her skills in other areas of his/her choice such as in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 119
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76
ECTS Credit: 5