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401-3570-26L 4 Credits BSC D-MATH

Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Francesco Morabito
Number of participants limited to 12. Fully booked.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:38

Abstract

In this seminar course the goal is to go through the first chapter of the book "Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology" by R. Bott and L. W. Tu, until Part 6 "The Thom Isomorphism" (orientable case).

Objective

The students are expected to acquire familiarity with the language of de Rham theory to talk about cohomology of smooth manifolds, and should become able to use them to prove foundational properties of cohomology, such as Poincaré duality, the Künneth formula and the Thom isomorphism.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
07.02.2026
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology
  • Thu 12:15-14:00 (HG G 26.5)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. Notice also the course unit 401-0002-99L Generic Seminar - Second Priority / Third Priority.)