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MATH 362 Representation Theory of Finite Groups 6 credits
Representation theory is the study of mathematical structures via the tools of linear algebra. The first objects to be studied in this way were finite groups at the end of the nineteenth century, motivated by the powerful framework of characters in number theory, but the field has generalized incredibly due to the prevalence of symmetry throughout mathematics, physics, and beyond. In this course the focus is on finite groups. Topics include Maschke’s theorem, complete reducibility, and Schur’s lemma; characters, orthogonality relations, and character tables; Fourier transformations and random walks. Additional topics may include Burnside’s Lemma, Frobenius reciprocity, and an exploration of representations of infinite groups.
- Spring 2026
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 342 with grade of C- or better.