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Algebraic Equations and Varieties
(dt. Algebraische Gleichungen und Varietäten)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written or oral examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Mathematics.
Subject, Origin Mathematics, M.Sc. Mathematics
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Regularly alternating with other specialization modules in Algebra and Geometrie
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer, Prof. Dr. István Heckenberger

Contents

Galois theory: algebraic field extensions, constructions with ruler and compass, normal and separable field extensions, cyclotomic polynomials, finite fields, solvable groups, symmetric polynomials, fundamental theorem of Galois theory, solvability of algebraic equations

Algebraic varieties: Affine varieties and Hilbert Nullstellensatz, Morphisms of Affine Varieties, Rational Functions and maps, Smooth Points, Tangent Spaces and Dimensions


Qualification Goals

The students shall

  • learn the essential features of Galois theory and its applications and appreciate its historical significance,
  • learn about the applicability of algebraic methods for the description of geometric objects (algebraic varieties),
  • Understand the translation process between geometry and algebra and be able to apply it to posed problems,
  • practice mathematical working methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof techniques),
  • improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Real Analysis, either Elementary Algebraic Geometry or Algebra.


Recommended Reading

  • G. Fischer, R. Sacher: Einführung in die Algebra. Teubner.
  • K. Hulek: Elementare Algebraische Geometrie. Vieweg.



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