MATH 261: Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
Spring 2025, UC Davis

Lectures:	MWF 12:10-1:00pm in Olson 117 CRN 44992
	Office hours: after each class
Instructor:	Anne Schilling, MSB 3222, aschilling@ucdavis.edu
Text:	Brian C. Hall, "Lie Groups, Lie Algebras, and Representations. An Elementary Introduction", Springer Graduate Texts in Mathematics Other very useful text: Willian Fulton, Joe Harris, "Representation Theory", Springer Graduate Texts in Mathematics
Prerequisites:	MAT 215A; MAT 240A; MAT 250A; MAT 250B; Or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Grading:	Homework: There will be bi-weekly homework sets due on Fridays. Registered students are requested to hand in written homework solutions via Gradescope before class on the due date. Presentation: In addition, we will discuss homework problems every second Friday in class. Each student is expected to present at least one problem during the quarter. The final grade is based on the written homeworks and the presentation.
Web:	http://www.math.ucdavis.edu/~anne/SQ2025/261.html

Introduction to Lie groups and Lie algebras at the graduate level, covering the following main topics:

Homework 1 due April 11