Teaching

For Spring 2026, I am teaching MATH 8212, a graduate course in commutative algebra and MATH 5990, a course in abstract linear algebra.

Office hours are at my office! (Vincent 452)

Spring 2026 office hours are 

Mondays 2:30-3:30pm

Fridays  9:00-10:00am

Please email me for specific requests (favero@umn.edu).

8212: Commutative Algebra

Credits:

3.0 [max 3.0]

Grading Basis:

A-F or Aud

Typically offered:

Periodic Spring

Course Description:

Topics in Commutative Algebra, which may include localization, primary decomposition, completions, Hilbert's Nullstellensatz, free resolutions, derived functors, depth, regularity, dimension theory.

Prerequisites:

5286H, 8202 or instr consent