Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Topology I MAT309 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecturing
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. İzzettin DEMİR
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of general topology and to provide a comprehensive understanding of structures such as topological spaces, bases, neighborhood systems, and accumulation points. Furthermore, by analyzing continuous functions between spaces and the concept of homeomorphism, the course aims to develop students' skills in abstract mathematical reasoning and formal proof construction.
Course Content Definition and construction of topological spaces; generation of topologies via bases and subbases; neighborhood systems; adherent (closure) and accumulation (limit) points of sets; the interior, exterior, and boundary of a set; subspace topology; the concept of continuity in topological spaces and properties of continuous functions; open functions, closed functions, and the concept of homeomorphism representing the structural equivalence between two spaces.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Define the concepts of topological spaces, bases, and subbases.
2 Calculate the neighborhood, adherent, accumulation, interior, exterior, and boundary points of a set.
3 Construct the subspace topology within a given topological space.
4 Analyze the continuity of functions defined on topological spaces.
5 Distinguish open and closed functions to evaluate the homeomorphism between spaces.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Topological spaces Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
2. Week Topological spaces Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
3. Week Topological spaces Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
4. Week Base and subbase Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
5. Week Base and subbase Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
6. Week The concept of neighborhood Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
7. Week The concept of neighborhood Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
8. Week Closure points Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
9. Week Closure and accumulation points Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
10. Week İnterior, exterior and boundary Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
11. Week Subspace Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
12. Week Continuity Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
13. Week Continuity Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
14. Week Open and Closed Functions, Homeomorphism Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Possesses theoretical and applied knowledge of the fundamental areas of mathematics (Analysis and Function Theory, Algebra and Number Theory, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Topology and Foundations of Mathematics, and Mathematical Logic).
2 Explains the historical development of mathematical concepts, their relationship with other branches of science, and their application areas.
3 Defines mathematical problems, selects appropriate methods, and solves them using analytical/numerical techniques.
4 Constructs mathematical expressions with logical integrity and reaches conclusions using proof methods.
5 Formulates and interprets real-life problems by performing mathematical modeling.
6 Effectively uses information technologies and mathematical software in data analysis and computation processes.
7 Takes responsibility in individual or team work; plans and executes projects.
8 Follows current developments in their field; improves themselves with a lifelong learning awareness.
9 Expresses mathematical ideas verbally and in writing clearly and in accordance with academic rules.
10 Acts in accordance with professional and academic ethical values; acts with a sense of social responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. S. Lipschutz,General Topology, Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill Pub. Com
  • 2. Genel Topoloji, Şaziye Yüksel
  • 3. Genel Topolojiye Giriş ve Çözümlü Alıştırmalar
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Homework 14 2 28
Research 14 2 28
Interview 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 144
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0