This course will focus on the representation theory of the symmetric group, most of which is highly combinatorial. After starting with basics of group representation theory, we will discuss combinatorial concepts such as Young tableaux, Specht modules, the Robinson--Schensted correspondence, jeu de taquin, the hook-length formula, and differential posets.
Meeting times: T & TH 12:00-1:15 PM
Contact Information:
Office: SC 235
Email: colindefant@gmail.com
Office Hours: TH 1:30-2:30 PM or by appointment
Textbook: The Symmetric Group (second edition) by Bruce Sagan
Problem Set 1 (TBA)
Problem Set 2 (TBA)
Problem Set 3 (TBA)
Problem Set 4 (TBA)
Problem Set 5 (TBA)
Recorded Lectures (Coming Soon)
Potential Sources for Final Projects (TBA):