Geometry and Groups (MATH0052)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Mathematics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is normally taken as an option by second or third year students on single or combined honours mathematics degrees, who have taken MATH0006, MATH0013 and MATH0014. It may be suitable for other students with a suitable background in pure mathematics.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Geometry attempts to describe and understand the space around us. It is a central activity and main driving force in many branches of mathematics and physics. In this course we will meet some of the basic examples in geometry, build up fundamental understanding of curvature, and enhance familiarity with groups and group actions outside of pure algebra.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 90% Exam

10% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 16
Module leader: Dr Selim Ghazouani
Who to contact for more information: math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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