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MATH 433: Algebraic Geometry

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General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Integrates topics from algebra directly into the geometric context through the study of algebraic varieties. Methods require the use of fields, rings, ideals to describe geometric objects. Topics include affine varieties, Hilbert’s Basis Theorem, Gröbner bases, Buchberger’s Criterion and Algorithm, parametrizations, Hilbert’s Nullstellensatz, and the Algebra-Geometry Dictionary. Offered by Mathematics. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (MATH 321C or 321XS).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.