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Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 [Archived Catalog]

MA 553 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra


Group theory: Sylow theorems, Jordan-Holder theorem, solvable groups. Ring theory: unique factorization in polynomial rings, and principal ideal domains. Field theory: straightedge and compass constructions, roots of unity, finite fields, Galois theory, and solubility of equations by radicals.

Preparation for Course
P: 453.

Cr. 3.
Notes
If you are majoring in this discipline, you may want to consider the Science and Engineering Research Semester. See information under Arts and Sciences (Part 3).