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Undergraduate Record 2017-2018 
    
Undergraduate Record 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

MATH 4750 - Introduction to Knot Theory


Examines the knotting and linking of curves in space. Studies equivalence of knots via knot diagrams and Reidemeister moves in order to define certain invariants for distinguishing among knots. Also considers knots as boundaries of surfaces and via algebraic structures arising from knots.  Prerequisites: MATH 2310 and MATH 3351 and MATH 3354 or instructor permission.



Credits: 3