Undergraduate Course: Interactions in Algebra, Geometry, and Topology (MATH11145)
Course Outline
| School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Year 5 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Mathematics |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended 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. |
Assessment Information
| Coursework 20%, Examination 80% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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 |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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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