INTRODUCTION TO REPRESENTATION THEORY
First course in representation theory, with an emphasis on concrete examples, especially the symmetric group. Topics include representations of finite groups, characters, classification, symmetric functions, Young symmetrizers, and Schur-Weyl duality. Prior experience with proofs is necessary; some familiarity with linear or abstract algebra would be helpful, but can be acquired along the way. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Linear Algebra ( MATH 221 , MATH 354 , or MATH 355 ) and MATH 356 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: INTRO TO REPRESENTATION THEORY Department: Mathematics Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): MATH 306 or MATH 356 Course URL: math.rice.edu
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027