How much is topology related to engineering?

Question

I'm specifically interested to know this about the electrical engineering discipline. I appreciate any answers.

Answer 1

Well, I've a degree in electrical engineering, and I've never needed to use any topology at all.

Answer 2

"The topology of an electronic circuit is the basic configuration of the circuit without regard to specific component values or ratings. Schematic diagrams illustrating circuit topology often show only the major components.... Electronic circuit topology is related to mathematical topology in that the mathematics of topology forms a key portion of the basis for mathematical circuit analysis."

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http://www.msri.org/publications/books/B...