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Algebraic Geometry: Projective Varieties
(dt. Algebraische Geometrie: Projektive 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 (individual examination)
Language,
Grading		 English,
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 Geometrie
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer

Contents

Algebraic varieties: Affine and projective varieties, Hilbert's Nullstellensatz, singularities, tangent spaces and dimensions

Morphisms of varieties: regular and rational functions and maps, blow-up and resolution of singularities

Geometric applications: Linear systems of plane curves, cubic surfaces in three-space

Advanced algebro-geometric techniques: Divisors, differential forms, Riemann-Roch theorem on curves


Qualification Goals

Students will

  • master the use of algebraic methods to describe geometric objects (algebraic varieties),
  • understand the geometry-algebra-geometry translation process and can apply it to posed problems,
  • have experienced how geometric problems can be mastered by using abstract algebraic techniques,
  • have been introduced to current developments and results by learning modern methods of algebraic geometry,
  • have deepened mathematical ways of working (developing mathematical intuition and its formal justification, abstraction, proof),
  • 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 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

  • Hulek, K.: Elementare Algebraische Geometrie, Vieweg
  • Shafarevich, I.R.: Basic Algebraic Geometry, Springer
  • Hartshorne, R.: Algebraic Geometry, Springer



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