Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Department
Mathematics
First Advisor
Dunn, Corey
Second Advisor
Sarli, John
Third Advisor
Griffing, Gary, and Williams, Peter
Abstract
This thesis deals with the field of algebraic topology. Basic topological facts are addressed including open and closed sets, continuity, homeomorphisms, and path connectedness as well as discussing Van Kampen's Theorem in detail.
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Aaron Christopher, "The fundamental group and Van Kampen's theorem" (2009). Theses Digitization Project. 3611.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3611
