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Finite Geometries I
Endliche Geometrien I
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Abstract
Finite geometries I, II: Finite geometries combine aspects of geometry, discrete mathematics and the algebra of finite fields. In particular, we will construct models of axioms of incidence and investigate closing theorems. Applications include test design in statistics, block design, and the construction of orthogonal Latin squares.
Objective
Finite geometries I, II: Students will be able to construct and analyse models of finite geometries. They are familiar with closing theorems of the axioms of incidence and are able to design statistical tests by using the theory of finite geometries. They are able to construct orthogonal Latin squares and know the basic elements of the theory of block design.
Content
Finite geometries I, II: finite fields, rings of polynomials, finite affine planes, axioms of incidence, Euler's thirty-six officers problem, design of statistical tests, orthogonal Latin squares, transformation of finite planes, closing theorems of Desargues and Pappus-Pascal, hierarchy of closing theorems, finite coordinate planes, division rings, finite projective planes, duality principle, finite Moebius planes, error correcting codes, block design
Resources
Literature
- Max Jeger, Endliche Geometrien, ETH Skript 1988 - Albrecht Beutelspacher: Einführung in die endliche Geometrie I,II. Bibliographisches Institut 1983 - Margaret Lynn Batten: Combinatorics of Finite Geometries. Cambridge University Press - Dembowski: Finite Geometries.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Skript in der Polybox
- Recording
- Aufzeichung der Vorlesung im ETH Videoarchiv
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DZ , SHE , MSC
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Endliche Geometrien I |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Mathematics TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
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Specialized Courses in Respective Subject with Educational Focus (If the course unit 401-3574-61L Introduction to Knot Theory is not offered, students of the Teaching Certificate can complete its content as a reading course.)
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Mathematics Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: )
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Spec. Courses in Resp. Subj. w/ Educ. Focus & Further Subj. Didactics (If the course unit 401-3574-61L Introduction to Knot Theory is not offered, students of the Teaching Diploma can complete its content as a reading course.)
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Compulsory Elective Courses (Further course offerings from the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
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Electives (For the Master's degree in Applied Mathematics the following additional condition (not manifest in myStudies) must be obeyed: At least 14 of the required 26 credits from core courses and electives must be acquired in areas of applied mathematics and further application-oriented fields.)
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