Course co-ordinator(s): Prof Robert Weston (Edinburgh).
Aims:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts of Lie groups and Lie algebras and to familiarise the students with the basics of Lie theory. Furthermore, students will encounter applications of Lie groups and Lie algebras in a number of different contexts. In addition to the material covered in F10LG, this course gives an introduction to the basics of the representation theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras.
Detailed Information
Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.
Pre-requisite course(s): F18CE Multivariable Calculus .
Location: Edinburgh.
Semester: 2.
Assessment Methods: Due to covid, assessment methods for Academic Year 2021-22 may vary from those noted on the official course descriptor. Please see the Computer Science Course Weightings and the Maths Course Weightings for 2020-21 Semester 1 assessment methods.
SCQF Level: 11.
Credits: 15.