Riemann Surfaces, Spring 2026

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Latest Updates

• (March 16) HW1 is available (due March 31).

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Basic Course Information

• Instructor: Yu-Wei Fan
• Schedule: Tuesdays, 09:55-12:30
• Location: SIMIS Room 1010
• Grading Policy: Homework (40%) and Final Presentation (60%)
• Prerequisites: Basic complex analysis, topology, and algebra. All necessary tools will be developed when needed.

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References

• Forster, Lectures on Riemann Surfaces
• Farkas-Kra, Riemann Surfaces
• Donaldson, Riemann Surfaces

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Lecture Notes

Handwritten notes will be made available after each lecture.

• Lecture 1 (March 3)
• Lecture 2 (March 10)
• Lecture 3 (March 17)

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Homework Assignments

Students will complete a total of four homework assignments throughout the semester.

• HW1 (Due March 31 at 9:55am)
• HW2 (Due April 21 at 9:55am)
• HW3 (Due May 19 at 9:55am)
• HW4 (Due June 9 at 9:55am)

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Final Presentation

During Weeks 15 and 16, students seeking a grade for this course will deliver a final presentation. We will discuss specific topics and time limits as the semester progresses.