![Image of a cone as an example of an affine variety. Image of a cone as an example of an affine variety.](/courses/mathematics/18-704-seminar-in-algebra-and-number-theory-computational-commutative-algebra-and-algebraic-geometry-fall-2008/18-704f08.jpg)
Plot of the equation V(z2-x2-y2). The resulting cone is an example of a singular affine variety. (Image made using K3DSurf by Prof. Steven Kleiman.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Steven Kleiman
MIT Course Number
18.704
As Taught In
Fall 2008
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
In this undergraduate level seminar series, topics vary from year to year. Students present and discuss the subject matter, and are provided with instruction and practice in written and oral communication. Some experience with proofs required. The topic for fall 2008: Computational algebra and algebraic geometry.