2024 Spring PHYSICS 198 001 GRP 001

Spring 2024

PHYSICS 198 001 - GRP 001

Directed Group Study

Topology & Geometry for Physics Students.

Michael P Zaletel

Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
Tu, Th
05:00 pm - 06:29 pm
Class #:19409
Units: 1to4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Physics

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 3
Enrolled: 32
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 35
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 4 hours of directed group study per week.

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Course Catalog Description

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Class Notes

The prerequisites for the course are Math 53, Math 54/Physics 89, the 5 or 7 series, or equivalents.
This course is a 3 units class. Please, enroll accordingly.
This course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts in topology and geometry that are crucial for a deeper understanding of .. show more
The prerequisites for the course are Math 53, Math 54/Physics 89, the 5 or 7 series, or equivalents.
This course is a 3 units class. Please, enroll accordingly.
This course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts in topology and geometry that are crucial for a deeper understanding of theoretical physics. Topics covered in this course include maps and vector spaces, groups, topological spaces, and topological invariants such as Euler characteristics, homotopy, homology, and de Rham cohomology, as well as Lie groups. show less

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Textbooks & Materials

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