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 | NB. This course is delivered *biennially* with the next instance being in 2022-23. It is anticipated that it would then be delivered every other session thereafter.
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.
For 2022/23 the topic of this course is planned to be Sheaf Theory. |
| Course description |
Students will learn a subject which bridges at least two mathematical disciplines.
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 | Visiting students are advised to check that they have studied the material covered in the syllabus of any pre-requisite course listed above before enrolling. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2022/23, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 22,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 5,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
69 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
80 %,
Coursework
20 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework 20%, Examination 80% |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Interactions in Algebra, Geometry, and Topology | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Interactions in Algebra, Geometry, and Topology (MATH11145) | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the subject's underlying definitions and essential constructions.
- Provide examples illustrating these definitions and constructions.
- Understand frameworks for translating problems between disciplines, and demonstrate this understanding by explaining key steps in establishing the framework.
- 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 Clark Barwick
Tel: (0131 6)50 5073
Email: Clark.Barwick@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Martin Delaney
Tel: (0131 6)50 6427
Email: Martin.Delaney@ed.ac.uk |
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