University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 10am, Monday (odd weeks), Wednesday, Friday

Groups are important mathematical objects that arise in many contexts since they encode the symmetry appearing within any particular setting. This is an area of current research interest in the School and this expertise determines the choice of topics covered in this module. The overall aim of the module is to build on the foundations established in MT4003 and to take students deeper into this important and beautiful branch of mathematics. It will introduce students to advanced techniques used to handle and classify groups.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MT4003

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MT5824

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2.5 lectures (x 10 weeks), 1 tutorial (x 9 weeks), 1 examples class (x 9 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 43

Guided independent study hours: 108

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr C P Bleak
Module teaching staff: Dr Collin Bleak
Module coordinator email cb211@st-andrews.ac.uk