Mathematics 329a/b Introduction to Algebraic Curves |
Geometry of algebraic curves over the rational, real and complex fields. Classification of affine conics, singularities, intersection numbers, tangents, projective algebraic curves, multiplicity of points, flexes. Some discussion of cubic curves. |
Prerequisite: Linear Algebra 040a/b and 1.0 course in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics at the 200 level or higher. |
3 lecture hours, half course. |
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