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Fall 2012-2013
* MAT 447 (QR)  

Commutative Algebra

Kevin F. Tucker

This course will cover the standard material in a first course on commutative algebra. Topics include: ideals in and modules over commutative rings, localization, primary decomposition, integral dependence, Noetherian rings and chain conditions, discrete valuation rings and Dedekind domains, completion; and dimension theory.

Sample reading list:
M.F. Atiyah & I.G. Macdonald, Introduction to Commutative Algebra
Miles Reid, Undergraduate Commutative Algebra

Reading/Writing assignments:
Weekly problem sets and assigned reading material (roughly a chapter of text each week).

Requirements/Grading:
Take Home Mid term Exam - 25%
Take Home Final Exam - 25%
Problem set(s) - 50%

Schedule/Classroom assignment:

Class numberSectionTimeDaysRoomEnrollmentStatus
22988 L01 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm T Th   Lewis Library   122   Enrolled:16 Limit:35
P01 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm W        Enrolled:0 Limit:50