18 319 - Combinatorics and Geometry

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Connections between combinatorics and geometry (and algebra). Discussion of combinatorial problems that arise in algebraic geometry, convex geometry, and algebraic topology. Topics include toric varieties, polytopes and fans, hyperplane arrangements, triangulations and tilings, matroids, topological combinatorics, Schubert calculus.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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