Undergraduate Course: Interactions in Algebra, Geometry, and Topology (MATH11145)
Course Outline
| School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Year 5 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | One of the pinnacles of contemporary mathematical practice is the fundamental interaction between algebra, geometry and topology. This course will highlight diverse mathematical topics in these fields which synthesize results and methods across mathematical disciplines. |
| Course description |
The syllabus will vary from year to year. Possible topics include:
- algebraic curves and surfaces
- differential topology
- projective geometry
- topological field theory
- quantum groups
- Lie groups
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
Students will learn a subject which bridges at least two mathematical disciplines.
They will
1. be able to explain the subject's underlying definitions and essential constructions;
2. be able to provide examples illustrating them;
3. understand frameworks for translating problems between disciplines, and demonstrate this understanding by explaining key steps in establishing the framework;
4. learn to apply key results as a problem-solving tool, and demonstrate this understanding by analysing key examples.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | IAGT |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Thomas Leinster
Tel: (0131 6)50 5057
Email: Tom.Leinster@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Alison Fairgrieve
Tel: (0131 6)50 5045
Email: Alison.Fairgrieve@ed.ac.uk |
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