2022/2023

Introduction to Sheaf Theory

Category 'Best Course for Career Development'

Category 'Best Course for Broadening Horizons and Diversity of Knowledge and Skills'

Category 'Best Course for New Knowledge and Skills'

Type: Optional course (faculty)

Delivered by: Faculty of Mathematics

When: 1, 2 module

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Instructors: Alexander S. Tikhomirov

Language: English

ECTS credits: 6

Contact hours: 64

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Sheaves are central objects in many areas of mathematics. Knowledge of the theory of sheaves is necessary for the study of algebraic geometry, topology, and other subjects. The aim of the course is to become familiar with the definitions and examples of the theory of sheaves and also the necessary tools from the theory of categories and homological algebra.