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