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| MATH0234-3 | Boolean Topology and Boolean Algebra
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Georges Hansoul |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Boolean rings and Boolean algebras.
Stone duality in a categorical setting.
Possible other topics : denumerable Boolean algebras and Vaught theorem, modal algebras, natural dualities, ...
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Introduction to the methods of algebraic logic, with a hint to research topics.
This course is in fact a 3rd cycle examination. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic abstract algebra, basic universal algebra, rudiments of topology (including Tychonoff theorem). |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The exercices are aimed both to illustrate the theoretical part of the course and to develop some intuition in algebraic logic. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| One semester course at the Institute of Mathematics (B37). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Syllabus. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| To both session, an oral examination (theory and exercices).
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Contacts :
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| HANSOUL Georges
Institute of Mathematics - B37
Office 059
Grande Traverse, 12 - 4000 Liege
(Sart Tilman)
Phone : 04/366.94.69
Fax : 04/366.96.47
E-mail : G.Hansoul@ulg.ac.be
CAVUS Rukiye
Phone : 04/366.94.04
E-mail : R.Cavus@ulg.ac.be |
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