110.665 Representation Theory
--- Fall 2008
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Representation theory is a huge subject. This course will concentrate
on the classical representation theory of finite groups, including the
permutation groups, but treated in a manner that extends to compact
topological groups, such as the classical Lie groups. The course is
definitely algebraic in nature, and the main prerequisites are a basic
knowledge of standard algebraic concepts such as groups, rings and modules
over a ring, as contained in 110.401 and part of 110.402.
The course is scheduled for
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00-10:15,
in room Krieger 308.
The text for the course is:
Representations of Finite and Compact Groups by Barry Simon
(Amer. Math. Soc. Graduate Sudies in Math. 10)
Reading Assignments for the course will be posted here from
time to time. It will be helpful to bring the book to class.
There will also be regular homework assignments for the course.
The professor is J. Michael Boardman.
How to reach me:
- My office is Krieger 408A (west of 408 and east of 408B).
- My office hours for Fall 2008 are Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11.
However, I am in most other times, except when I have classes.
You can try dropping in, or make an appointment if you wish to be sure.
- By e-mail: boardman@math.jhu.edu from anywhere, or you can
click right here .
- By telephone: 410-516-7401 , or just 6-7401 from
on-campus. This telephone has voice mail.