Introduction to Group Theory and Applications

MTH 344 (CRN ?????)

Winter 2010

M, W, F  10:15-11:20
Room TBA

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NOTES

The main goal of the course is to introduce you to basic abstract algebra, in particular the theory of groups.  This theory is used throughout mathematics to understand the structure underlying many problems.  A second but very important objective is to sharpen your reasoning skills.  The axiomatic approach followed in this course will facilitate your understanding not only of moreadvanced mathematics but also of other disciplines.

TEXTBOOK

Gallian Text Front CoverContemporary Abstract Algebra, 7th Edition, by Joseph A. Gallian.  Publisher: Brooks Cole

ISBN-10: 0-547-16509-9 (or the 13 digit version ISBN-13: 978-0-547-16509-7)

The same text will be used for the second term MTH 345. More detailed course information will be posted here closer to the start of the course.


 
   

 



 
     
 

 

  

 

MATH344:001 Homepage/Gerardo Lafferriere / gerardoL@pdx.edu / revised 10/11/09