18745. Introduction to Lie algebras

tue, thu. 11-12:30 in 2-136.

Lecturer: George Lusztig

Grader: Peter McNamara


The course will cover the structure and classification of finite dimensional semisimple Lie algebra over complex numbers. See Topics to be covered. There will be lecture notes posted on this website instead of a textbook. There will be weekly homework but no exams. The final grade will be determined entirely by the homework.
Lecture Notes I
Lecture Notes II
Lecture Notes III
Lecture Notes IV
Lecture Notes V
Lecture Notes VI
Homework 1 (due Sep.22)
Homework 2 (due Sep.29)
Homework 3 (due Oct.6)
Homework 4 (due Oct.15!)
Homework 5 (due Oct.20)
Homework 6 (due Oct.27)
Homework 7 (due Nov.3)
Homework 8 (due Nov.10)
Homework 9 (due Nov.17)
Homework 10 (due Nov.24)
Homework 11 (due Dec.1)

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