MATH 466 (Spring 2009)

2008 - 09 Spring

MATH 466: Groups and Geometry

Frieze Patterns on Laces by �zhan Gen�



Announcements:


Grading:


Homework I: 30 points, Midterm I/Homework II: 30 points, Final: 40 points.
Bonus: Many many bonus points are available for creative work. For good examples, visit: Objects in METU, Links on Symmtery
Remarks:Those who do not attend at least 30% of the lectures and do get a failing grade in the exams will receive NA as their final letter grades.
Those who cheat in the first homework will take a midterm. Others can take the second homework instead.


Lectures:

Monday 15.40-16.30 (M-105), Wednesday 13.40-15.30 (M-105)


Books:

For the first 7 weeks, I may give you handouts and I shall cover some sections from "Groups and Symmetry" by M. A. Armstrong. For the second 7 weeks, we will follow "Reflection Groups and Coxeter Groups" by James E. Humphreys. You can find a list of related books here.