After successful completion of the course, students are able to understand, present and discuss advanced topics in algebraic function fields, they are prepared to employ the aquired knowledge in related areas.
Extensions of algebraic function fields, further topics according to choice of participants
individual studying of selected chapters in the subject literature, preliminary discussion (optional), presentation and discussion in the class
two lectures (90 min each), acitive participation during discussion
Not necessary
fundamentals in algebraic function fields (Theorem of Riemann-Roch)