Representation Theory of Finite Groups - W4044

Announcements:

• Final Exam
• Homework #5 -- Due December 4th.
• Homework #4 -- Due Novermber 18th.
• Homework #3 -- Construct the character table for S_3 and S_4 starting from scratch. Explain and justify every step. Copying the table and brief explanation from a book is not sufficient.
  Due Thursday October 23rd.
• Homework #2 -- Chapter 9: # 1*,3,4,5 Chapter 10: # 1, 2, 4 Chapter 11: # 1,2, 3,6 Chapter 12: #1, 3, 4, 5,6 Chapter 13: #1,2,3,6,9
  Due Thursday October 3rd
• Homework #1 -- Chapter 3: #1,2,3,5,6,8 Chapter 4: #1,3, Chapter 6#1,2,4, Chapter 8# 1, 3, 5, 6*
  Due Thursday September 18th.

Instructor

Name:Aaron Lauda
Email: lauda@math.columbia.edu
Office: 624 Mathematics
Tel:(212) 854-2622
Fax: (212)854-8962

TA: Joelle Birchard
Email: joelle_b@math.
Office Hour: Tuesday 1:30-2:30PM Room: 611

Course webpage: http://www.math.columbia.edu/~lauda/teaching/rep.html

EXAM DATES
Midterm: Thursday October 16th, during class

Final:

• (PROJECTED!) Thursday December 16th 1PM-4PM

Textbook: Representations and Characters of Groups, James and Liebeck, 2nd edition.

Other references:
Abstract Algebra, Dummit and Foote (Chapters 18 and 10)
Mikhail Khovanov's representation theory online resources.

Grading Policy: Homework 40% Midterm 25% Final 35%

HOMEWORK POLICY

Any proofs should be written out in detail. I recommend dividing the problems up among members of a small group and presenting the problems in a study session. Problems may be turned in as a group. Do NOT ask to turn in late homework.