Topics in algebraic combinatorics

Master

In Maynard (USA)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Maynard (USA)

  • Start date

    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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Maynard (USA)
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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

Price on request