The topology for hyperspaces; examples - geometric models for hyperspaces; 2x and C(X) for Peano continua X; arcs in hyperspaces; shape and contractibility of hyperspaces; hyperspaces and the fixed point property; Whitney maps; Whitney properties and Whitney-reversible properties; Whitney levels; general properties of hyperspaces; dimension of C(X); special types of maps between hyperspaces; more on contractibility of hyperspaces; products, cones and hyperspaces; questions; special symbols.