Mini-courses on commutative rings, integer-valued polynomials and polynomial functions in Graz, Dec. 16-18, 2012

The mini-courses will take place at the mathematics department of TU Graz - Graz University of Technology - Steyrergasse 30, 8010 Graz, Austria.

They are followed by a conference on commutative rings, integer-valued polynomials and polynomial functions Dec. 19-22, 2012.

Conference and mini-course poster for download (PDF 108K)

Schedule and Rooms -- Lecturers and Topics

• Jean-Luc CHABERT: Integer-valued polynomials: combinatorial, arithmetical, algebraic, topological and dynamical aspects

• Sarah GLAZ: Prüfer conditions in rings with zero-divisors

• Alan LOPER: The use of ultrafilters in commutative ring theory

• Irena SWANSON: Integral closure

• Qifan ZHANG: Overcoming the difficulties in finite fields caused by small characteristic

The lectures are designed to introduce the methods, techniques and background material essential to many of the talks in the conference on Dec. 19-22.

Registration

Practical information

For information on accommodation and transportation, deadlines, and possible support, see the Commutative Rings Conference web page.

Here is a google map indicating the mini-course locations. On Sunday, everything takes place in room BE01 on the ground floor of the math building, Steyrergasse 30. The rooms for Monday and Tuesday are at Kopernikusgasse 24. "HS" stands for Hörsaal, i.e., auditorium.

Local organizers

Sophie Frisch
Giulio Peruginelli
Roswitha Rissner