MATH 8820 Introduction to Representation Theory

Introduction of a broad range of representation theory, including representations of finite and compact Lie groups, and finite dimensional representations of complex semisimple Lie groups and Lie algebras, and quantum groups.

Course overview

Department
Mathematics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Fall

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
5.00 / 5 · Excellent
6 responses
Instructor rating
4.83 / 5 · Excellent
6 responses
Terms evaluated
2
Most recent: Fall 2023

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2023Benjamin Howard—————————5 of 6
Fall 2021David Treumann5.05.04.04.04.04.04.04.04–6 hrs/week1 of 2

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Benjamin Howard · Maloney Hall 560 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered