— Algebraic Combinatorics

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Algebraic and geometric aspects of combinatorics. Use of structures such as groups, polytopes, rings, and simplicial complexes to solve combinatorial problems. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or consent of instructor. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time. Grade Mode: Letter. MAT 246 — Algebraic Combinatorics (4 units) Course Description: Algebraic and geometric aspects of combinatorics. Use of structures such as groups, polytopes, rings, and simplicial complexes to solve combinatorial problems. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or consent of instructor. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time when topics differ. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. MAT 246 — Algebraic Combinatorics (4 units) Course Description: Algebraic and geometric aspects of combinatorics. Use of structures such as groups, polytopes, rings, and simplicial complexes to solve combinatorial problems. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students. Open to undergraduate students with consent of instructor. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time when topics differ. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or consent of instructor. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time. Grade Mode: Letter. MAT 246 — Algebraic Combinatorics (4 units) Course Description: Algebraic and geometric aspects of combinatorics. Use of structures such as groups, polytopes, rings, and simplicial complexes to solve combinatorial problems. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or consent of instructor. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time when topics differ. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. MAT 246 — Algebraic Combinatorics (4 units) Course Description: Algebraic and geometric aspects of combinatorics. Use of structures such as groups, polytopes, rings, and simplicial complexes to solve combinatorial problems. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students. Open to undergraduate students with consent of instructor. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time when topics differ. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.