2022 Advanced courses in Algebra A

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Academic unit or major
Mathematics
Instructor(s)
Somekawa Mutsuro 
Class Format
Lecture    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(H119A)  
Group
-
Course number
ZUA.A331
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2022/3/16
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

The theory of étale cohomology is given the impotant tools to number theory, arithmetic geometry, representation theory, etc. Galois cohomologies are étale cohomologies of fields. In this course, we give an introduction to the theory of Galois ohomology. After reviewing Galois theory for fields, we explain the definition and basic properties of Galois cohomology.
This course is followed by "Advanced Topics in Algebra B".

Student learning outcomes

The goal of this course is to understand:
(1) the definition of Galois cohomology,
(2) how to calculate low-dimensional Galois cohomologies.

Keywords

homological algebra, Galois theory, Galois cohomology

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 Introduction Details will be provided during each class session
Class 2 infinite dimensional Galois theory Details will be provided during each class session
Class 3 homological algebra Details will be provided during each class session
Class 4 cohomology of groups Details will be provided during each class session
Class 5 Galois cohomology (1) Details will be provided during each class session
Class 6 Galois cohomology (2) Details will be provided during each class session
Class 7 Application: local field Details will be provided during each class session

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

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 30 minutes preparing for class and another 30 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

None required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Course materials are provided during class.

Assessment criteria and methods

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

Related courses

  • MTH.A301 : Algebra I
  • MTH.A302 : Algebra II
  • MTH.A331 : Algebra III

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

basic undergraduate algebra

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