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=== Minimal learning outcomes ===
 
=== Minimal learning outcomes ===
 
Basic concepts of Lie Groups and algebras including root systems, algebraic groups, and representation theory.
 
Basic concepts of Lie Groups and algebras including root systems, algebraic groups, and representation theory.
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Possible applications to physics or to other areas of mathematics.
  
 
=== Textbooks ===
 
=== Textbooks ===

Revision as of 15:22, 29 October 2014

Catalog Information

Title

Lie Groups and Algebras

Credit Hours

3

Offered

Upon request.

Prerequisite

673, equivalent, or teacher approval.

Description

Basic concepts of Lie Groups and algebras including root systems, algebraic groups, and representation theory.

Desired Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites

Math 673 or equivalent.

Minimal learning outcomes

Basic concepts of Lie Groups and algebras including root systems, algebraic groups, and representation theory. Possible applications to physics or to other areas of mathematics.

Textbooks

Possible textbooks for this course include (but are not limited to):

Humphreys, James E. Introduction to Lie algebras and representation theory. Second printing, revised. Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 9. Springer-Verlag, New York-Berlin, 1978.

Bump, Daniel Lie groups. Second edition. Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 225. Springer, New York, 2013. xiv+551

Additional topics

Any advanced topic in Algebra including Galois theory, Grobner bases, Representation theory, Invariant theory, etc.

Courses for which this course is prerequisite

None.