MATH 6490

MATH 6490

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

Covers the basics of the theory of Lie algebras. Topics include nilpotent and solvable Lie algebras, Lie's and Engel's theorem, semisimple and reductive Lie algebras, universal enveloping algebra, and  the classification of simple Lie algebras. More advanced topics such as the representation theory of semisimple Lie algebras and quantum groups may be covered depending on the instructor and the level of the audience.

When Offered Fall (offered alternate years).

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: an advanced course in linear algebra at the level of MATH 4310.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16759 MATH 6490   LEC 001