Topics in Geometric Combinatorics

• Instructor: Anders Björner, bjorner(at)math.kth.se
• Level: Graduate
• Prerequisites: Basic courses in algebra, topology and combinatorics. Mathematical maturity.
• Place: Seminar Room 3721, Mathematics Dept, KTH, Lindstedtsvägen 25, 7th floor
• Time: Tuesdays, 13:15 - 15:00, beginning February 19
  

Contents: Topics such as $f$-vector theory, algebraic shifting,
Coxeter  complexes and buildings, subspace arrangements,
and topological methods in combinatorics, will be treated.
The exact choice of topics will be made as we go along and
may depend on the interests and wishes of the participants.

Examination will be in the form of active participation, including
reading and presentation of research papers, seminar talks and special projects.

This course is intended mainly for doctoral students in combinatorics,
but may be of interest also to students specializing in algebra,
geometry or topology.