Fall 2026

Introduction to Algebraic Geometry

Introduction to algebraic geometry covering algebraic preliminaries, local rings, valuation theory, power series rings, and the geometry of algebraic varieties.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Andrei Caldararu2.9/5

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.96 GPA, 95.8% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.75 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

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Graduate/professional standing or member of the Pre-Masters Mathematics (Visiting International) Program

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    • member of the Pre-Masters Mathematics (Visiting International) Program
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MATH 763

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Professors

Fall 2026

Andrei Caldararu

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.47 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.75 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ANDREI CALDARARU is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Fall 2009, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Fall 2026

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.96 GPA, 95.8% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.75 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Algebraic preliminaries, local rings, valuation theory, and power series rings
  • Geometry of algebraic varieties, curves, and surfaces

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MATH 763 · Fall 2026

Introduction to Algebraic Geometry

Recorded 2026-09-07
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