Fall 2024 - MATH 818 G100
Algebra and Geometry (4)
Class Number: 5504
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Katrina Honigs
khonigs@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4841
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to algebraic geometry with supporting commutative algebra. Possible topics include Hilbert basis theorem, Hilbert's Nullstellensatz, Groebner bases, ideal decomposition, local rings, dimension, tangent and cotangent spaces, differentials, varieties, morphisms, rational maps, non-singularity, intersections in projective space, cohomology theory, curves, surfaces, homological algebra.
COURSE DETAILS:
The following topics will be covered:
- Hilbert's basis theorem
- Nullstellensatz and the Zariski topology
- Basic notions of affine and projective varieties
- Morphisms and rational maps between varieties
- Differentials and singularities
- Weil divisors and valuation rings
- The Riemann--Roch theorem for curves
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Grading
- Assignments 60%
- Exam 40%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Graduate Studies Notes:
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Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
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