MATH 72100 - Modern Algebra I

Group theory including symmetric groups, Sylow theorems, fundamental structure theorem for finite Abelian groups and the canonical forms for linear transformations.

prereq: MATH 31100 or equivalent and departmental permission
Hours 3
Credits 3
Offered every other fall semester in even numbered years The group theory portion of a three-semester group of abstract algebra courses including MATH 72100, 72200 and 72500. This course is required for the MA in Pure Mathematics.