Higher Geometry 1
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims at studying some advanced topics in Geometry, which are not covered, or only marginally mentioned, in the other courses.
Expected learning outcomes
Acquisition of the specific skills needed to apply the studied tools.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
Vector bundles, characteristic classes, K-theory, J-homomorphism, Thom isomorphism, vector fields on spheres, stable homotopy, Spanier-Whitehead duality, Adams spectral sequence, examples.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of algebraic topology and manifolds.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Teaching Resources
J. Milnor. J. D. Stasheff: Characteristic Classes, Annals of Mathematics Studies 76, Princeton University Press.
Lecture notes for the course.
Lecture notes for the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is oral. During the exam, the student will be asked to
illustrate some of the contents of the course to evaluate her/his
knowledge and comprehension of the topics treated during the course
and her/his ability to apply them.
The final grade is expressed out of thirty and will be communicated to
the student right after the oral exam.
illustrate some of the contents of the course to evaluate her/his
knowledge and comprehension of the topics treated during the course
and her/his ability to apply them.
The final grade is expressed out of thirty and will be communicated to
the student right after the oral exam.
Professor(s)