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MATH 405: Algebraic Geometry

Mathematics · 4 credits

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.

Offered in 3 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2021 to Winter 2026).

Prerequisites

MATH 204 and (MATH 302 or MATH 309)

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Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Nyman, Adam2Winter 2024 to Winter 2026
Meier, Jeffrey1Spring 2021

Every offering in the listed terms (3 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Winter 2026013500LectureMTRF 9:00am-9:50am · BH 417Nyman, Adam13/18Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2024013925LectureMTRF 11:00am-11:50am · MH 113Nyman, Adam11/15Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2021023050LectureMTRF 2:00pm-2:50pm · REMOTE SYNCMeier, Jeffrey14/25Face to Face Instruction