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Module title:Topology and Metric Spaces
Module codeMTH3040
Module lecturers:Prof Nigel Byott
Module credits:15

Topology and metric spaces provide a set of powerful tools that are used in many other branches of mathematics (from Algebraic Topology and Numerical Analysis to Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory). Fundamental to these topics is the idea of generalising the idea of “closeness” of two objects in a set to a very general setting. These techniques are fundamental to the understanding of more advanced topics in mathematics such as Measure Theory, Functional Analysis, Algebraic Topology and Algebraic Geometry. This course aims to give an introduction to topology and metric spaces as well as applications to basic concepts of measure theory. In every section covered in this course we will start by studying the definitions and then we will present examples and some basic properties. Some important theorems will be stated and proved. With this module you will have the opportunity to further refine your skills in problem-solving, axiomatic reasoning and the formulation of mathematical proofs. Pre-requisite - MTH2001 or MTH2008

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