63-313 Algebraic Structures F(3-0) |
Symmetric Groups; the Affine Group of the Read Line; introduction to group theory; groups, subgroups, normal subgroups, factor groups, fundamental homomorphism theorem. Introduction to ring theory; rings, subrings, ideals, quotient rings, polynomial rings, Euclidean algorithm, fundamental ring homomorphism theorem. Introduction to Finite fields with Applications. |
Prerequisites: 63-200, (63-215 or 63-216). |
Course Profile |
1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar |