MATH109
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Groups and Symmetry
Course Description
Applications of the theory of groups. Topics: elements of group theory, groups of symmetries, matrix groups, group actions, and applications to combinatorics and computing. Applications: rotational symmetry groups, the study of the Platonic solids, crystallographic groups and their applications in chemistry and physics. Honors math majors and students who intend to do graduate work in mathematics should take Math 120. WIM. For more information on WIM guidance, please visit: https://mathematics.stanford.edu/wim-guidance.
Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
4
Max
4
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Formal Reasoning (FR)
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