MAT 536. Algebra III - Commutative Algebra
Samuel Grushevsky, Fall 2013, Stony Brook University
TuTh 2:30pm - 3:50pm, in Physics P125
First class: Thursday 9/5
Overview: The course will be an introduction to commutative algebra, with a view towards algebraic geometry. We will focus on the algebraic versus geometric aspects of the theory. In Spring 2013 an introductory course to algebraic geometry will be offered, and this course together with MAT 545 (complex geometry) constitute ideal, but not mandatory, preparation for Algebraic geometry. the theory of complex manifold, mostly following the first chapters of "Principles of Algebraic Geometry" by Griffiths and Harris. Solid knowledge of all core course material will be assumed.
Grading: Please see the instructor if you have not passed your orals yet.
Textbooks:
Atiyah-Macdonald Introduction to Commutative Algebra
Eisenbud Commutative Algebra with a View towards Algebraic Geometry.
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