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Algebraic Geometry: Advanced Methods
(dt. Algebraische Geometrie: Weiterführende Methoden)

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,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Sönke Rollenske

Contents

Basic characteristics of algebraic varieties and morphisms are studied, including Zariski topology, dimension and regularity. The general techniques are illustrated on a representative class of examples, e.g. curves.

This module builds on the techniques learned in the Commutative Algebra course to provide a deeper insight into algebraic geometry.


Qualification Goals

Students can

  • to capture the basic characteristics of affine algebraic and projective varieties,
  • learn about the interaction of abstract methods and results of commutative algebra and geometric intuition.

They deepen

  • the practice of mathematical working methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof techniques),
  • in the exercises, their oral communication skills through discussion and free speech in front of an audience.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Foundations of Mathematics and Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Real Analysis, Algebra, Commutative Algebra (Large Specialization Module). Previous knowledge of differential geometry, number theory or topology is helpful.


Recommended Reading

  • Görtz, Ulrich; Wedhorn, Torsten Algebraic geometry I., Vieweg + Teubner, Wiesbaden, 2010.
  • Liu, Qing Algebraic geometry and arithmetic curves, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2002.
  • Perrin, Daniel Algebraic geometry. An introduction., Universitext. Springer-Verlag London, 2008.



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