Mathematics 333 - Topics in Abstract Algebra: Category Theory
TOPCS:ABSTR ALGBRA-CATEGORY TH
Fall
2020
02
4.00
Stefanie Wang
TTh 09:20-10:35
Smith College
50157-F20
REMOTE
stwang@smith.edu
Topics course.
: This course provides an introduction to category theory through the language of universal algebra and module theory. Topics include: semigroups, monoids, quasigroups, modules, hom sets, categories, functors, representable functors. Additional topics may be covered if time permits: varieties, Birkhoff's Theorem, congruences, adjunctions. Course consists of lectures, weekly student presentations, one midterm exam, and a final presentation. Prerequisites: MTH 233 or permission of instructor. (E)
: This course provides an introduction to category theory through the language of universal algebra and module theory. Topics include: semigroups, monoids, quasigroups, modules, hom sets, categories, functors, representable functors. Additional topics may be covered if time permits: varieties, Birkhoff's Theorem, congruences, adjunctions. Course consists of lectures, weekly student presentations, one midterm exam, and a final presentation. Prerequisites: MTH 233 or permission of instructor. (E)