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PURE MTH 4066 - Pure Mathematics Topic E - Honours

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PURE MTH 4066
    Course Pure Mathematics Topic E - Honours
    Coordinating Unit Mathematical Sciences
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Assessment ongoing assessment 30%, exam 70%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Thomas Leistner

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    Lectures for this course will start in week 2.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    In 2016, the topic of this course is Lie groups and Lie algebras.

    Syllabus

    The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the theory of Lie algebras and  Lie groups. These are fundamental concepts in both mathematics and theoretical physics. The theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras was developed in the late nineteenth century by Sophus Lie, Wilhelm Killing and others when Lie groups appeared as symmetries of differential equations. Soon it was realised that they can be treated by purely algebraic means yielding the concept of a Lie algebra. In physics Lie groups and Lie algebras are important in describing symmetries of physical systems and in gauge theories.  Based on the notion of a smooth manifold, the course will start off with an introduction to the theory of Lie groups, the relation between Lie groups and Lie algebras, the exponential map and Lie subgroups. Then the structure  of Lie algebras is studied further using the distinction into nilpotent, solvable, simple and semisimple Lie algebras. In the last part of the course the classification of semisimple complex Lie groups via root systems and Dynkin diagrams will be presented.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1) define and recognise a Lie group and its Lie algebra and understand how the exponential map relates them to each other,
    2) differentiate Lie group homomorphisms to the corresponding Lie algebra homomorphism,
    3) decide whether subsets in a Lie group are Lie subgroups by using Cartan's theorem,
    4) distinguish between nilpotent, solvable, semisimple and simple Lie groups using effectively several criteria such as Lie's theorem, Engel's theorem, Cartan's criterion,
    5) use Dynkin diagrams and root spaces in order to classify the simple complex Lie algebras.

    Prerequisites

    - Topic A (Michael Murray's course in Semester 1)
    - Apart from this, the course requires an adequate knowledge in linear algebra and multivariable calculus. Knowledge of basic group theory is helpful but not mandatory.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    all
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    all
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    None.
    Recommended Resources
    • J. M. Lee, Introduction to Smooth Manifolds, Springer 2006
    • F. Warner, Foundations of Differentiable manifolds and Lie groups, Springer 1983
    • W. Rossmann, Lie groups: an introduction through linear groups, Oxford UP 2006
    • K. Erdmann, M. J. Wildon, Introduction to Lie Algebras, Springer, 2006
    • J. E. Humphreys, Introduction to Lie Algebras and Representation Theory, Springer 1972
    • A. W. Knapp, Lie Groups Beyond an Introduction, Birkh Ì聢auser, 1996
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The lecturer guides the students through the course material in 30 lectures. Students are expected to engage with the material in the lectures. Interaction with the lecturer and discussion of any difficulties that arise during the lecture is encouraged. Fortnightly homework assignments help students strengthen their understanding of the theory and their skills in applying it, and allow them to gauge their progress.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Activity Quantity Workload hours
    Lecture 30 90
    Assignments 6 66
    Total 156
    Learning Activities Summary
    1) Review of smooth manifolds and vector fields (3 Lectures)
    2) Lie groups and their Lie algebras, subgroups, homomorphisms (10 lectures)
    3) Structure theory of Lie algebras: nilpotent, solvable and semisimple Lie algebras (7 lectures)
    4) Classification of complex semisimple Lie algebras (10 lectures)
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment task Task type Due Weighting Learning outcomes
    Examination Summative Examination period 70% all
    Homework assignment Formative and summative One week after assigned 30% all
    Assessment Related Requirements
    An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.
    Assessment Detail
    There will be a total of 6 homework assignments, due one week after they are assigned. Each will cover material from the lectures, and in addition, will sometimes go beyond that so that students may have to undertake some additional research.
    Submission
    Homework assignments must be given to the lecturer in person or emailed as a pdf file. Failure to meet the deadline without reasonable and verifiable excuse may result in a significant penalty for that assignment.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
    GradeGrade reflects following criteria for allocation of gradeReported on Official Transcript
    Fail A mark between 1-49 F
    Third Class A mark between 50-59 3
    Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B
    Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A
    First Class A mark between 80-100 1
    Result Pending An interim result RP
    Continuing Continuing CN

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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