MATH-432 Abstract Algebra
An introduction to elementary group theory, including properties of groups, subgroups, first isomorphism theorem for groups, normal subgroups, finite group classification; elementary properties of rings, such as homomorphisms of rings, ideals, fields, Euclidean algorithm, rings of polynomials, factorization theory, integral domains, associates, primes and units in domains, and other topics in number theory. Prerequisite: MATH 431 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite
Student has completed all of the following course(s) MATH 431 - Linear Algebra with grade greater than or equal to C (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).