Postgraduate Course: Basic Algebra (MATH11109)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course covers several fundamental topics in algebra, providing a solid and broad foundation across the spectrum of the subject. There will be many extended examples of the interplay of algebra with other fields of mathematics, including number theory, geometry, and Lie theory.
The course is divided into three parts: group theory; rings and modules; ordinary representation theory of finite groups. The first two parts are self-contained, involving theory from the canon of nineteenth and twentieth century algebra, whilst the third part builds on these, highlighting more modern developments. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Thorough understanding of group representations and actions, and subgroup structure.
Familiarity with chain and ideal conditions on rings, and with theory that follows.
Application of these to group representations.
Ability to manipulate representations, particularly through character tables.
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Assessment Information
| Examination 100% |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Selection of this course requires the approval of the Programme Director. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Joan Simon Soler
Tel: (0131 6)50 8571
Email: J.Simon@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
Email: f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk |
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