AGQ: Algebraic Geometry MATHS5082

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
  • Credits: 15
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Either Semester 1 or Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

This course will train students on contemporary topics in algebraic geometry.

Timetable

2 hour sessions weekly.

The AGQ program will be setting the timing.

 

Classroom as well as equipment for online delivery to transmit the course to Edinburgh.

Requirements of Entry

This is a non-required course for students in the AGQ programme. With permission from AGQ directors students not enrolled in AGQ may also take this course.

Excluded Courses

none

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Normally students will complete course work.

Course Aims

This course will train beginning PhD students in the fundamentals of contemporary study of algebraic geometry.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to: Ability to solve mathematical problems in algebraic geometry
• Understanding of the role of algebraic geometry across modern mathematics • Ability to model algebraic questions using geometry, and conversely to apply algebraic machinery of sheaves and categories to study geometry.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.