Homotopical Algebra
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The main task of this course is to give an introduction to the methods of homotopical algebra.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of the fundamentals of the abstract homotopy theory and applications.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
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
Homotopy & homology. Weak equivalences & quasi isomorphisms. Fibrations & cofibrations. Model categories & homotopy categories. Quillen functors, derived functors & equivalences. Simplicial homotopy & geometric realisation. Universal homotopy & universal homology.
Prerequisites for admission
We assume known the basic notions from category theory, algebraic topology & homological algebra.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Teaching Resources
Jardine's Lectures on Homotopy Theory available online.
M. Hovey: Model Categories, Math Surveys & Monographs Vol. 63 AMS, 1999.
W.G. Dwyer & J. Spalinski: Homotopy theories and model categories in Handbook of Algebraic Topology I.M. James (ed.) North-Holland, 1995.
M. Hovey: Model Categories, Math Surveys & Monographs Vol. 63 AMS, 1999.
W.G. Dwyer & J. Spalinski: Homotopy theories and model categories in Handbook of Algebraic Topology I.M. James (ed.) North-Holland, 1995.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Some homework will be assigned during the lectures. Preferably, the solutions shall be provided within the end of the course. Next a seminar on your favorite subject will be assigned according to the themes hinted in class.
Professor(s)
Reception:
Email contact (usually for Tuesday h. 2-4 p.m.)
Office - Math Department