MATH340 (P2 W2)
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Algebraic Structures |
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To investigate properties of groups, rings, polynomial rings and fields which are fundamental to Modern Algebra. |
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Groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, normal subgroups, quotient groups, isomorphism theorems for groups, permutation groups, groups of small order. Rings, polynomial rings, ideals, prime and maximal ideals. Fields, field of fractions, finite fields, extension fields. |
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Class Tests and/or assignments (33%), 3h exam (67%). |
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30% Class mark, 80% attendance at lectures & tutorials. |
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in Semester 2. |