Skip to main content ‘18.745: Lie Groups and Lie Algebras I’
Table of contents
- Course Info
- Realistic Prerequisites
- Subject Matter
- Course Staff
- Lectures
- Problem Sets
- Exams
- Resources
- Grading
- Advice to Future Students
Course Info
Class Size | 10 |
Hours/Week | 9.8 (6 responses) |
Instructors | Victor Kac (Lecturer) |
Overall Rating | 5.5/7.0 |
Realistic Prerequisites
- Students found that the class required a higher level of mathematical maturity than indicated by the stated prerequisites.
Subject Matter
- Students found the subject to be very theoretical.
- The course covered the structure theory of semisimple Lie algebras, as well as minor discussions of representation theory and references to physics.
Course Staff
- Students found the course staff approachable.
Lectures
- The lectures were organized, but not incredibly thorough.
- The professor used problem sets as verifications of simple assertions from the lectures.
Problem Sets
- Students with less algebra background found the problem sets challenging, while others found them to be more simple and straightforward.
- Students found the problem sets important for understanding and appreciating the material.
Exams
Resources
- The main resource was notes from the 2010 version of the class.
Grading
- Students found the problem set grading to be harsh yet otherwise very fair.
Advice to Future Students
- “Look at the 2010 notes online to see if it’s for you.”
- “Good luck!.”