Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27
A knot is a closed curve in three dimensions. How can we tell if two knots are the same? How can we tell if they are different? This course answers these questions by developing many different "invariants" of knots. It is a pure mathematics course, drawing on simple techniques from a variety of places, but with an emphasis on examples, computations and visual reasoning.
Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Topics will include the following:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (80%) and continuous assessment (20%)
In-course assignments will normally be marked within one week and feedback provided to students in tutorials. Students will be invited to contact the Course Coordinator for feedback on the final examination. Students do practice questions in tutorials allowing formative assessment and feedback from the tutor.
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