Overview

Groups are abstract mathematical objects capturing the concept of symmetry, and therefore are ubiquitous in many mathematical disciplines and other fields of science, such as physics, chemistry, and computer science. This unit is an introductory course on group theory and computational methods, using the computer algebra system GAP. This unit … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Heiko Dietrich

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Heiko Dietrich

Notes

This unit is offered in alternate years commencing Semester 1, 2019.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

  • Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes): 60% (Hurdle)
  • Continuous assessment: 40%

Hurdle requirement: If you would otherwise have passed the unit but who do not achieve at least 45% of the marks available for the end-of-semester examination will receive a Hurdle Fail (NH) grade and a mark of 45 on your transcript.

Assessment

1 - Assignments
2 - Mid-semester test
3 - Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Miscellaneous items required (Printing, Stationery) - $100.

Availability in areas of study

Master of Mathematics