MATH 412: Introduction to Abstract Algebra (Fall 2023)

Instructor: Nha Truong

Office hours: MWF 11:00-12:00 PM- Keller 410

Course information:

Time: MWF 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Room:  HOLM 211 

Textbook: Abstract Algebra: An Introduction, Third edition by Thomas Hungerford.

Grade: Problem sets (30%), Quizzes (10%), Midterms (30%), Final (30%).

For more information, click here for the syllabus.

Resources:

• Lecture notes

• Homeworks

• Practice Exams

Topics:

Part I: Arithmetic

Chapter 1: Arithmetic in Z

Chapter 2: Congruence in Z and Modular Arithmetic

Chapter 4: Arithmetic in F[x]

Chapter 5: Congruence in F[x] and Congruence-Class Arithmetic

Part II: Group and  Ring

Chapter 7: Groups

Chapter 3: Rings

Chapter 6: Ideals and Quotient Rings