MAT 324E - Algebra

Course Objectives

The course aims to teach basic algebra needed by the math majors.

Course Description

The course covers basics of group and ring theory. These include groups, subgroups, quotient groups, morphisms of groups, isomorphisms, isomorphism theorems, rings, ideals, quotient rings, morphisms, isomorphisms and isomorphism theorems. Time permitting, we will also consider polynomial rings, Groebner bases, and Buchberger algorithms.