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Elementary Algebraic Geometry
(dt. Elementare Algebraische Geometrie)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
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 (individual examination)
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Regularly alternating with the other advanced modules
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer

Contents

Geometry in affine, euclidean and projective spaces; comparison of the underlying transformations and invariants, as well as the respective ways of working.

Geometry of plane algebraic curves: curves and their equations, Bézout's theorem, singularities, linear systems.


Qualification Goals

Students

  • Have become familiar with different ways of working in geometry,
  • understand the interaction of geometric and algebraic-analytic methods,
  • have practiced mathematical ways of working (developing mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training the ability to abstract, reasoning),
  • have improved their oral communication skills in exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and in discussion.

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.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Mathematics.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • LAaG Mathematics
  • BA Minor Mathematics

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Mathematics.

The module is assigned to Pure Mathematics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • Coxeter: Introduction to Geometry, John Wiley & Sons
  • Fischer, G.: Ebene algebraische Kurven, Vieweg
  • Koecher, Krieg: Ebene Geometrie, Springer
  • Agricola, Friedrich: Elementargeometrie, Vieweg



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