Elementary Point-Set Topology: A Transition to Advanced

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Elementary Point-Set Topology: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (Aurora: Dover Modern Math Originals)

In addition to serving as an introduction to the basics of point-set topology, this text bridges the gap between the elementary calculus sequence and higher-level mathematics courses. The versatile, original approach focuses on learning to read and write proofs rather than covering advanced topics. Based on lecture notes that were developed over many years at The University of Seattle, the treatment is geared toward undergraduate math majors and suitable for a variety of introductory courses.
Starting with elementary concepts in logic and basic techniques of proof writing, the text defines topological and metric spaces and surveys continuity and homeomorphism. Additional subjects include product spaces, connectedness, and compactness. The final chapter illustrates topology's use in other branches of mathematics with proofs of the fundamental theorem of algebra and of Picard's existence theorem for differential equations.
"This is a back-to-basics introductory text in point-set topology that can double as a transition to proofs course. The writing is very clear, not too concise or too wordy. Each section of the book ends with a large number of exercises. The optional first chapter covers set theory and proof methods; if the students already know this material you can start with Chapter 2 to present a straight topology course, otherwise the book can be used as an introduction to proofs course also." â€” Mathematical Association of America

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9780486811017
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Dover Publications
Manufacturer	Dover Publications
NumberOfPages	256
PublicationDate	2016-04-10
Publisher	Dover Publications
ReleaseDate	2016-04-10
Studio	Dover Publications

Elementary Point-Set Topology: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (Aurora: Dover Modern Math Originals)

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