MATH 505 - Algebraic Geometry

An overview of algorithms and techniques inspired by geometry and used to solve systems of polynomial equations. Topics include affine varieties, polynomials, the division algorithm, Groebner bases, elimination theory, Hilbert’s Nullstellensatz, the ideal-variety correspondence and basic projective geometry.

Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204 and one of either MATH 302 or MATH 309; or by permission of instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter