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The Representation Theory of the Finite Symmetric Groups
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Abstract
This course is an Introduction to the Representation Theory of the Groups.
Objective
Our goal is to give an introduction of the Representation Theory using the examples of the Finite Symmetry Groups.
Resources
Literature
* Jean-Pierre Serre: Linear Representations of Finite Groups, Graduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer. * William Fulton and Joe Harris: Representation Theory A First Course, Graduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer. * G. D. James: The Representation Theory of the Symmetric Groups, Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Springer. * Bruce E. Sagan: The Symmetric Group: Representations, Combinatorial Algorithms, and Symmetric Functions, Graduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer.
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
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The Representation Theory of the Finite Symmetric Groups
No class on 3 March 2020.
No physical class on 10 March 2020 and for the next few weeks until further notice. Instead a video recording will be offered.
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2 h weekly |
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Electives (For the Master's degree in Applied Mathematics the following additional condition (not manifest in myStudies) must be obeyed: At least 15 of the required 28 credits from core courses and electives must be acquired in areas of applied mathematics and further application-oriented fields.)
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