2024 Advanced topics in Algebra C

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Mathematics
Instructor(s)
Yoshikawa Shou 
Class Format
Lecture     
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Day/Period(Room No.)
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Group
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Course number
MTH.A403
Credits
1
Academic year
2024
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2024/3/14
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

Singularities in positive characteristic is useful for algebraic geometry in all characteristic not only in positive characteristic. The aim of this course together with "Advanced topics in Algebra D" is to introduce the basic notion of Frobenius-regularity with a view towards both classical and modern applications.

Student learning outcomes

Students are expected to understand the basic notion of Frobenius regularity and quasi-Frobenius-regularity. Looking through concrete examples and applications, students get acquainted with the fundamental importance of singularities in positive characteristic in current research.

Keywords

Commutative ring, Singularities, Frobenius morphisms, Witt ring.

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Standard lecture course

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Commutative ring theory in positive characteristic Details will be provided during each class session
Class 2 Frobenius morphisms and Kunz's theorem Details will be provided during each class session
Class 3 Frobenius splitting Details will be provided during each class session
Class 4 Frobenius regularity Details will be provided during each class session
Class 5 Fedder's criterion Details will be provided during each class session
Class 6 Test ideal Details will be provided during each class session
Class 7 Applications for Frobenius regularity Details will be provided during each class session

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to explore references provided in lectures and other materials.

Textbook(s)

None required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Matsumura, Hideyuki, Commutative ring theory, Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics, 8, 1986.
Karl Schwede, Kevin Tucker, A survey of test ideals, arXiv:1104.2000, 2000.

Assessment criteria and methods

Course scores are evaluated by homework assignments. Details will be announced during the course.

Related courses

  • MTH.A404 : Advanced topics in Algebra D

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Basic undergraduate algebra in particular, commutative ring theory.

Other

None in particular.

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