MATH551 ALGEBRAIC GEOMETRY
| Course Code: | 2360551 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. EMRE COŞKUN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the two basic concepts of algebraic geometry: varieties and schemes.
Course Content
Theory of algebraic varieties: Affine and projective varieties, dimension, singular points, divisors, differentials, Bezout's theorem.
Course Learning Outcomes
- The student can define varieties and schemes, and morphisms between them.
- The student can define affine and projective spaces, and affine and projective varieties.
- The student can investigate the basic properties of a given variety or scheme, such as dimension and smoothness.
- The student can calculate the blow-up of a given plane algebraic curve.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Acquires mathematical thinking skills (problem solving, generating ways of thinking, forming correspondence, generalizing etc.) and can use them in related fields. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gains academic maturity through self-study. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Can design mathematics related problems, devise solution methods and apply them when appropriate. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Carries out parts of a mathematical research program independently. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Has a command of Turkish and English languages so that he/she can actively communicate (read, write, listen and speak). | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to solving global, environmental and social problems either individually or as being part of a social group. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Respects ethical values and rules; applies them in professional and social issues. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Can work cooperatively in a team and also individually. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Gets exposed to academic culture through interaction with others. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Comprehends necessity of knowledge, can define it and acquires it; uses knowledge effectively and shares it with others. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution