MATH 6440 - Graphs, Groups, and Surfaces

Study of the interaction of graphs, groups, and surfaces. Topics covered include map-coloring problems, symmetrical maps, automorphism groups of graphs, Cayley graphs of groups, genus of graphs, genus of groups, generation of block designs, and applications to church bell ringing.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Credits: 3 hours