Cancelled Topics in Operator Algebras

Course content

We will cover various topics in operator algebras, with the precise content depending on the interests of the participants, for example

Dynamical systems and crossed products
Groups, groupoids and their C*-algebras
Graph C*-algebras
K-theory and classification
von Neumann algebras
Operator algebras and applications to quantum information theory

Learning outcome

Knowledge: To display knowledge of the course topics and content.
Skills: To be able to use the acquired knowledge to read and understand current research papers.
Competences: The student should be able to apply the theory to solve problems of moderate difficulty within the topics of the course.

Teaching and learning methods

4 hours of lectures and 2 hours of exercises per week for 8 weeks.

Recommended prerequisites

Functional Analysis (FunkAn) and Introduction to Operator Algebras (IntroOpAlg) or similar.

Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.

Feedback form

Continuous feedback during the course of the semester

Exam

ECTS: 7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment: Continuous assessment

During the course each participant gives a 45 min presentation on a topic from the course syllabus, and she/he also provides lecture notes for the presentation.
Aid: All aids allowed
Marking scale: passed/not passed
Censorship form: No external censorship
One internal examiner

Criteria for exam assessment

The student must in a satisfactory way demonstrate that he/she has mastered the learning outcome of the course.

Course type

Single subject courses (day)

Workload

Category
Hours
Lectures
32
Preparation
98
Exercises
16
Project work
60
English
206

Kursusinformation

Language: English
Course number: NMAK16020U
ECTS: 7,5 ECTS
Programme level: Full Degree Master
Duration: 1 block
Placement: Block 2
Schedulegroup: B
Capacity: No limit
Studyboard: Study Board of Mathematics and Computer Science

Contracting department

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Contracting faculty

Faculty of Science

Course Coordinators

Mikael Rørdam (6-777477696672457266796d33707a336970)
Magdalena Elena Musat (5-7179776578447165786c326f7932686f)

Saved on the 02-07-2021

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