The 2003 Tarski Lectures will be delivered by Ralph McKenzie on March 31, April 2, and April 4.
Department of Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley, presents
The Fifteenth Annual 2003 Tarski Lectures
Ralph McKenzie
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
Vanderbilt University
and
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
University of California, Berkeley
Algebras, Lattices, and Arithmetic Classes: From Boole to Tarski, and Beyond
"What is General Algebra? Origins and Influences"
Monday, March 31
60 Evans Hall, 4:10pm-5:00pm
"Defining and Recognizing Structure in General Algebras; Congruence Lattices are the Key to Deep Results"
Wednesday, April 2
60 Evans Hall, 4:10pm-5:00pm
"Congruence Theory Resolves the Tarski Problem and Throws Light on Many Difficult Questions"
Friday, April 4
60 Evans Hall, 4:10pm-5:00pm
