Mathematics 233br
CCN 3316

Theory of schemes II


Course Description
A continuation of Mathematics 233a. The course will focus on the theory of schemes, sheaves, and sheaf cohomology.  We will cover chapters III-V of Hartshorne, as well as some further topics in Eisenbud-Harris.  Prerequisite: Mathematics 233a.
Schedule TTh, 1-2:30 PM, Science Center B-10
(Harvard Academic Calendar)
Instructor
Sebastian Casalaina-Martin
Science Center 334
casa@math.harvard.edu
Office Hours
Th 2:30-4:30 PM
Texts
  1. R.  Hartshorne, Algebraic geometry. Graduate Texts in Mathematics, No. 52. Springer-Verlag, New York-Heidelberg, 1977. xvi+496 pp. ISBN: 0-387-90244-9
  2.  D. Eisenbud and J. Harris, The geometry of schemes. Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 197. Springer-Verlag, New York, 2000. x+294 pp. ISBN: 0-387-98638-3; 0-387-98637-5
Homework
There will be weekly homework assignments, posted on this page.  
Syllabus
This syllabus is a rough guide to topics we will cover.