Welcome to our mini-course on knot theory! The following graph
shows how each of the sections depend upon one another. An arrow
from box A to box B means that you must first read section A before
you will be allowed to read section B. In order to prove that you
have read a section, you will be required to pass an exercise on
that topic.
The graph is coloured in the following way:
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Green - Topics which you have read
and passed an exercise on
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Blue - Topics which you are allowed
to read because you have fulfilled all the prerequisites
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Red - Topics which you cannot yet
read because you have not fulfilled all the
prerequisites.
Each section also contains practice exercises which you can do in
your own time (with pen and paper). Serious students of knot theory
are encouraged to do as many of these extra exercises as possible,
as they will provide a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Along with these notes you will also find a Glossary of knot theory terms and a page
of References to good textbooks.
We hope that you will enjoy this course! Click on a blue-coloured
box to get started...