MTH 2650 - Knot Theory

Credits: 4

An introduction to the mathematical theory of knots, with emphasis on knot invariants, including tricolorability, unknotting number, bridge number, genus, and knot polynomials. Applications to other areas of mathematics as well as to biology, chemistry, and physics will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1314 and MTH 1218.
Fulfills: STEM