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Long Exact Sequence of Ext-Modules

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MATH-311: Algebra IV - rings and modules

Ring and module theory with a major emphasis on commutative algebra and a minor emphasis on homological algebra. ...

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This lecture covers the long exact sequence of Ext-modules, focusing on the sequence of Ext modules, the meaning of Ext-modules, and the computation of Ext for specific modules. It also discusses the application of theorems in homological algebra to compute Ext. The lecture delves into the exactness of sequences and the implications for Ext computations.

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Zsolt Patakfalvi

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Domenico Valloni

Teaching & PhD Courses Algebraic geometry II - schemes and sheaves MATH-510 The aim of this course is to learn the basics of the modern scheme theoretic language of algebraic geometry.

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