Topics in algebraic combinatorics
Master
In Maynard (USA)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Maynard (USA)
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Different dates available
The course consists of a sampling of topics from algebraic combinatorics. The topics include the matrix-tree theorem and other applications of linear algebra, applications of commutative and exterior algebra to counting faces of simplicial complexes, and applications of algebra to tilings.
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Subjects
- Algebra
Course programme
Lectures: 3 sessions / week, 1 hour / session
A good background in undergraduate algebra such as Algebra I (18.701) and Algebra II (18.702).
Homework will be due about once every two weeks. A paper of 6-12 pages related to algebraic combinatorics is due on the last class.
A tentative description of the first part of the course is as follows:
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Topics in algebraic combinatorics