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401-3550-72L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

Topology and Combinatorics of Zero Sets of Polynomials in the Plane

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Peter Feller
Number of participants limited to 24.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:14

Abstract

The seminar consists of student presentations on topics from ''A Singular Mathematical Promenade'' written by Étienne Ghys.

Objective

Understanding different aspects of the combinatorics of zerosets of polynomials as presented in ''A Singular Mathematical Promenade'' written by Étienne Ghys.

Content

See https://metaphor.ethz.ch/x/2022/hs/401-3550-72L/

Resources

Literature

"A singular mathematical promenade" by Étienne Ghys.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
01.08.2022
Signup End
16.09.2022
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 28.08.2022 only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Topology and Combinatorics of Zero Sets of Polynomials in the Plane
On 24 October 2022, the seminar takes place in HG G 19.1. On 7 November 2022, the seminar takes place in HG F 26.1.
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (HG G 19.2)
  • 24.10 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG G 19.1)
  • 07.11 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG F 26.1)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (NOTICE: The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester.)
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (NOTICE: The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. In case you need to attend 2 seminars in this semester, please take contact with the Study Administration (email: ).)