Higher Geometry 1
A.Y. 2022/2023
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
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
Course syllabus
Vector bundles, characteristic classes, K-theory, J-homomorphism, Thom isomorphism, vector fields on spheres, simplicial sets, stable homotopy.
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.
https://aareyanmanzoor.github.io/assets/books/characteristic-classes.pdf
Kerodon
https://kerodon.net
Lecture notes for the course.
https://aareyanmanzoor.github.io/assets/books/characteristic-classes.pdf
Kerodon
https://kerodon.net
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.
illustrate some of the contents of the course to evaluate her/his
knowledge and comprehension of the topics treated during the course.
Professor(s)