Math 771 - Algebraic Geometry/Commutative Algebra

Instructor: Dr. Tai Ha
Office: Gibson 408
Phone Number: (504) 862-3429
Email: tha@tulane.edu
Office Hours: MWF 10:00 - 11:00 AM.

Text:

  1. Robin Hartshorne, Algebraic Geometry,
  2. I.R. Shafarevich, Algebraic Geometry I.

This is the first semester of a year-long course. We will cover Chapter 1 of the first text (Hartshorne).
You do not have to buy the textbooks - a copy will be put on reserve in the library. However, if you intend to continue to the second semester, it is recommeded to have a copy of Hartshorne.

Further references:

  1. D. Eisenbud, Commutative algebra with a view toward algebraic geometry,
  2. H. Matsumura, Commutative ring theory,
  3. M.F. Atiyah and I.G. MacDonald, Introduction to Commutative Algebra.

Grading: Your grade will be based on the total sum of your scores on four homework assignments.

Homework: problems will be given during lectures. It is recommended that you use tex-latex to type in your solution.

  1. Set 1: due on Friday, September 21, 2007.
  2. Set 2: due on Friday, October 19, 2007.
  3. Set 3: due on Friday, November 16, 2007.
  4. Set 4: due on Friday, December 7, 2007.