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MATH 225ALie Algebras

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Basic concepts of Lie algebras. Engel's theorem, Lie's theorem, Weyl's theorem are proved. Root space decomposition for semi-simple algebras, root systems and the classification theorem for semi-simple algebras over the complex numbers. Isomorphism and conjugacy theorems.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 201 and MATH 202 recommended as preparation Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed 1:30pm–3:05pm
McHenry Clrm 1267C. DongOpen 5/20

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Chongying Dong3.1 / 53.4 / 529%35

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