Math 430: Applied Algebra
Syllabus - Course Overview
| Time&place |
The class meets 10am-11:15am TR Location: E1 106. |
| Description | In this course we will cover the basics of abstract algebra and some of its applications.
Topics include: Introduction to groups, homomorphisms, group actions, rings, field theory. Applications, including constructions with ruler and compass, solvability by radicals, error correcting codes.
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites: MATH 230 Concurrent prerequisite: MATH 332.
Textbook: Derek J. S. Robinson, An introduction to abstract algebra.
ISBN-13: 978-3110175448 ISBN-10: 3110175444.
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| Instructor | Sonja Petrović Office: E1, 111a Office hours: Tuesdays 12:30-1:30pm; Thursdays 11:30am-12:30. e-contact: The best way to e-communicate with the instructor is via Piazza - it is set up so that you can log into it from Blackboard directly; simply follow the "GO HERE FIRST" link on the course main menu on Blackboard. If you must email, please use Sonja.Petrovic@iit.edu and put the course number in the subject line. Your message will generally be answered within 48 hours. |
| Graduate assistant |
The grader for this course is Zena Drakou. The graduate assistant will hold one office hour per week, schedule TBD. e-contact: The best way to contact the grader is to post a note on Piazza. For particular homework grading inquiries, you may use email: zdrakou@hawk.iit.edu . |