MA 336 Modern Algebra

A rigorous introduction to group theory and related areas with applications as time permits. Topics include proof by induction, greatest common divisor, and prime factorization; sets, functions, and relations; definition of groups and examples of other algebraic structures; and permutation groups, Lagrange’s Theorem, and Sylow’s Theorems. Typical application: error correcting group codes.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MA 232

Distribution

Pure and Applied Mathematics Program

Typically Offered Periods

Spring Semester