MATH 6216 Topics in Algebra (Asilata Bapat) - Representation Theory.  This will be an IBL class, which you can Google for info.

MATH6211 Topics in Mathematical Physics (Murray Batchelor) - Integrable Models and Knot Theory

 

Information Geometry (Brett Parker)  This topics studies families of probability distributions using differential geometry. The course will require significant mathematical maturity, and some background in differential geometry. We will start with the survey article `An elementary introduction to Information Geometry

 

Topics on mirror symmetry  (Bryan Wang) Prerequisite:  Advanced Algebra 1 (MATH2322), Advanced Differential Geometry (MATH3342). Assignments, presentations, final report.  Topics include (1) Physics background (1 week)

 

Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology (Anand Deopurkar) Reading course. Prerequisites: algebraic topology and differential geometry

 

Fraternal Twins: the unreasonable resemblance of the mean curvature and Ricci flows  (Mat Langford) In order to enrol, students must possess a mastery of real analysis and linear algebra (e.g. D or HD in Math1115 and Math1116), and a solid background in partial differential equations and differential geometry. Normally, this means that they have successfully completed the courses Math2306 (Applied Mathematics II), and Math3342 (Differential Geometry) with distinction or high distinction. Other evidence of ability may be accepted upon consultation --- for example, Math2242 (Introduction to Geometry: Curves and Surfaces), Phys3203 (General Relativity) or Math3351 (Special Topics in Mathematical Physics: Lie Algebras, Representation Theory and Applications) may take the place of Math3342, and Math4202 (Theory of Partial Differential Equations) may take the place of Math2306. Students who have a solid background in differential geometry but little exposure to PDE may enrol concurrently with Math4202.

 

Schemes in Algebraic Geometry (Ian Le) Prerequisites: previous course in Algebraic Geometry.  Interested students without this background should contact the lecturer.

 

Permission is required to enrol in any Special Topics class.  Honours and Masters students should consult with their conveners, while undergraduates should email the lecturer and/or attend the Topics Class Meeting at 10:00 on 22 July for more information.