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401-3146-12L 10 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

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Algebraic Geometry

Lecturers: Dr. Maria Iakerson

Examiners: Prof. Dr. Rahul Pandharipande

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:49

Abstract

This course is an Introduction to Algebraic Geometry (algebraic varieties and schemes).

Objective

Learning Algebraic Geometry.

Resources

Literature

Primary References: * John Ottem, Geir Ellingsrud: Introduction to algebraic varieties, https://www.uio.no/studier/emner/matnat/math/MAT4210/data/mastermat4210.pdf * James Milne: Algebraic Geometry, http://www.jmilne.org/math/CourseNotes/AG.pdf Secondary References: * Miles Reid: Undergraduate Algebraic Geometry, Cambridge University Press. * Ravi Vakil: Foundations of Algebraic Geometry, http://math.stanford.edu/~vakil/216blog/ * David Eisenbud, Joe Harris: The Geometry of Schemes, Graduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer. Other textbooks: * Qing Liu: Algebraic Geometry and Arithmetic Curves, Oxford Science Publications. * Ulrich Görtz and Torsten Wedhorn: Algebraic Geometry I, Advanced Lectures in Mathematics, Springer. * Igor Shafarevich: Basic Algebraic geometry 1 & 2, Springer-Verlag. * Robin Hartshorne: Algebraic Geometry, Graduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer.

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Algebraic Geometry Be aware: The lecture take place on 01.03.2022 in HG D 1.1	Tue 14:15-16:00 (HG D 7.1) Fri 08:15-10:00 (HG E 1.2) 01.03 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG D 1.1)	4 h weekly
exercise	Algebraic Geometry Be aware: The exercises take place on 01.03.2022 in HG D 1.1	Tue 12:15-13:00 (HG D 7.1) 01.03 Date 12:15-13:00 (HG D 1.1)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Mathematics Bachelor
- Core Courses
  - Core Courses: Pure Mathematics
Mathematics Master
- Core Courses (For the Master's degree in Applied Mathematics the following additional condition (not manifest in myStudies) must be obeyed: At least 15 of the required 28 credits from core courses and electives must be acquired in areas of applied mathematics and further application-oriented fields.)
  - Core Courses: Pure Mathematics