Algebraic Geometry

A commutative diagram expressing the universal property of a categorical pullback.

Commutative diagram showing the universal property for a fibred product of morphisms. (Image courtesy of Ryan Reich on Wikipedia)

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MIT Course Number

18.726

As Taught In

Spring 2009

Level

Graduate

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Course Features

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the language of schemes, properties of morphisms, and sheaf cohomology. Together with 18.725 Algebraic Geometry, students gain an understanding of the basic notions and techniques of modern algebraic geometry.