Autumn 2013, Math 7141: Basic Algebraic Geometry .

Time/Location: MWF: 1:50PM - 2:45PM, in MW 154 (not Derby Hall Room 0062)

Instructor: Hsian-Hua Tseng

Office: 642 Math Tower
Office Phone: 614-292-5581
E-mail: hhtseng-at-math-dot-ohio-state-dot-edu

Office Hours: MW 12:25-1:25, or by appointment.

TA: None


Textbook: "Algebraic Geometry'', by Robin Hartshorne (published by Springer).

Description: This is the first course, in a year-long sequence, of graduate-level algebraic geometry. The goal of the sequence is to discuss the foundational materials of algebraic geometry, in order to prepare graduate students for further study and research in algebraic geometry and related fields. The combined plan for Math 7141 and 7142 (to be offered in Spring 2014) is to cover Chapters 1, 2, 3 of the text (plus other topics if time permitted).


Grading: Based on Homeworks.


Homework Assignments:
updated periodically.

 Homework 1 (due September 18): Exercise 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2.

 Homework 2 (due October 02): Exercise 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 3.9, 3.11, 3.17(a)(c)(d)(e).

 Homework 3 (due October 18): Exercise 3.13, 4.3, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.3, 5.7, 5.8, 5.10, 6.7.

 Homework 4 (due November 01): Exercise 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, Ch II 1.8, 1.16, 1.17.

 Homework 5 (due November 13): Ch II Exercise 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.11, 2.19.

 Homework 6 (due December 02): Ch II Exercises 2.5, 2.14, 2.18, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8.