MATH261B

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MATH 261B - Lie Groups

Mathematics Graduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MATH

Course Number

261B

Department

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Lie Groups

Course Description

Lie groups and Lie algebras, fundamental theorems of Lie, general structure theory; compact, nilpotent, solvable, semi-simple Lie groups; classification theory and representation theory of semi-simple Lie algebras and Lie groups, further topics such as symmetric spaces, Lie transformation groups, etc., if time permits. In view of its simplicity and its wide range of applications, it is preferable to cover compact Lie groups and their representations in 261A. Sequence begins Fall.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Prerequisites

214

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Outside Work Hours

9

Outside Work Hours Min

9

Outside Work Hours Max

9