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MATH 223AAlgebraic Geometry I

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Topics include examples of algebraic varieties, elements of commutative algebra, local properties of algebraic varieties, line bundles and sheaf cohomology, theory of algebraic curves. Weekly problem solving. MATH 200, MATH 201, MATH 202, and MATH 208 are recommended as preparation.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

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When it runs

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
McHenry Clrm 1279J. KassOpen 4/20

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Jesse Kass2.8 / 53.5 / 541%38

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