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251-1423-00L
5
Credits
BSC
,
DS
,
MSC
,
WBZ
D-MATH
,
D-INFK
Algebraic Methods in Combinatorics
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:46
Abstract
Algebraic techniques and applications to combinatorial problems, e.g. linear and exterior algebraic methods and intersection theorems; the combinatorial Nullstellensatz and graph coloring; Stanley-Reisner rings and face numbers of polytopes and simplicial complexes; algebraic constructions in extremal combinatorics.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC , WBZ
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Oral exam at the end of the semester: Duration: 20 minutes per candidate.The final grade will be a combination of the grade for the oral exam (50%)and the exercise grade (50%). Passing grades (4.0) for both parts are required.Exercises will be handed out every week. The solutions will be graded and handedback. For a grade of 6.0 for the exercises, it is necessary to achieve 80% of thepossible points. For a passing grade for the exercises, a minimum of 40% of thepoints are required.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Algebraic Methods in Combinatorics |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Algebraic Methods in Combinatorics |
|
1 h weekly |