MATH 5001
Commutative Algebra
Prime spectrum of a commutative ring (as a topological space); localization of rings and modules; tensor product of modules and algebras; Hilbert’s Nullstellensatz and consequences for finitely generated algebras; Krull dimension of a ring; integral dependence, going-up, going-down; Noether Normalization Lemma and dimension theory.
2020
Topics
- Classes begin: September 9, 2020.
- Classes end: December 11, 2020.
- Take home exams due: December 23, 2020.
Readings
- “Introduction to Commutative Algebra”, by Atiyah and MacDonald, Westview Press, 1969.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- MATH 5001F F20 ↗2020