MATH439-10S1 (C) Semester One 2010

Topics in Algebra

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 22 February 2010
End Date: Sunday, 27 June 2010
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 7 March 2010
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 23 May 2010

Description

Topics in Algebra

Groups most often arise as collections of symmetries of mathematical systems like patterns in the plane or space, graphs or geometries.  From its origins in the 18th century when the need arose to formalize the notion of symmetries of algebraic equations, group theory has developed into a flourishing and exciting branch of mathematics.  It has remained extremely useful with, for example, applications to enumeration, geometry, graph theory, physics, and chemistry.

The course gives a thorough introduction to groups, their internal structure and applications.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department

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For further information see Mathematics and Statistics Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Internal Assessment - TBA 40%
Final Exam 60%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $713.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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