MATH431
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Algebra II
Subject
MATH - Mathematics
Description
An intermediate course in the theory of groups and fields. Group theory: group actions, Sylow theorems, solvable, nilpotent and p-groups, simplicity of alternating groups and PSL(n,q). Field theory: algebraic and transcendental extensions, separability and normality, Galois theory, insolvability of the general quintic equation, and computation of Galois groups over the rationals.
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 315; and Mathematics 311.
Also known as: (formerly Pure Mathematics 431)
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 315; and Mathematics 311.
Also known as: (formerly Pure Mathematics 431)
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
MATH