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MAT-3303 Algebraic Geometry - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

The course is included in the study program Mathematical Sciences- master. It may also be taken independent of study program upon approval of the Department of mathematics and statistics.

Admission requirements

Bachelor of science degree in mathematics or equal. Recommended prerequsites is MAT-3300 Algebra 2.

Application code is 9371.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

MAT-8303 Algebraic Geometry 10 ects

Course content

For students interested in algebra, algebraic geometry or closely related areas. Covers affine and projective varieties, coordinate rings, Hilbert Nullstellensatz, Gröbner bases, dimension theory of varieties.

Recommended prerequisites

MAT-3300 Algebra 2

Objectives of the course

The candidate shall:

  • obtain solod knowledge in the theory of affine and projective varieties.
  • obtain background in the algorithmic solution of polynomial equations, in particular the theory of Gröbner bases
  • be be able to solve concrete problems in the topics mentioned above

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction and the syllabus is English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: Approx. 40 h. Coursework: Approx. 30 h.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is available for inbound exchange students.

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements. Please see the Admission requirements.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Examination

Examination: Date: Grade scale:
Oral exam 03.06.2024 15:00
 A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Mandatory homework sets Approved – not approved
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Re-sit examination

A re-sit exam will not be arranged for this course.

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  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: MAT-3303
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