MATH 6390

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MATH 6390
Lie Groups and Lie Algebras

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

Covers the basics of Lie groups and Lie algebras. Topics include real and complex Lie groups, relations between Lie groups and Lie algebras, exponential map, homogeneous manifolds and the classification of simple Lie algebras.

When Offered Fall.

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

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17168 MATH 6390   LEC 001

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  • Covers the basics of Lie groups and Lie algebras. Topics include real and complex Lie groups, relations between Lie groups and Lie algebras, exponential map, homogeneous manifolds and the classification of simple Lie algebras. Prerequisite: an advanced course in linear algebra at the level of MATH 4310 and a course in differentiable manifolds.