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Groups and Symmetry

MathematicsH&S - Humanities & Sciences

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

Enforced Requisites

Prerequisite

It's recommended that students have completed MATH 51 before enrolling in this course.

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1172571

This course has been approved for the following WAYS

Formal Reasoning (FR)

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