| Course: | MTH 1321, Groups and their Applications |
| Instructor: | Professor Andrei Zelevinsky |
| Time and Place: | Mon., Tue., Th. 1:35 - 2:40 PM, in 149 RY |
| Office hours: | Mon., Tue., Th. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, or by appointment |
| Textbook: | John Fraleigh. A First Course in Abstract Algebra. Fifth Edition. Addison-Wesley, 1994. |
The concept of groups is probably the most fundamental and successful of all mathematical abstractions. It provides mathematical foundation for the idea of symmetry and finds numerous applications in all branches of arts and sciences. The course starts from scratch and provides an introduction to basic properties of groups and some basic applications. This is an ideal area for developing understanding and ability to solve abstract mathematical problems. The course will cover the first three chapters of the textbook (with some minor exceptions). The grade in the course will be determined as follows: homework and class participation (30%), two one-hour quizzes (30%), and the final exam (40%).
Created: September 21, 1998. Last modified: December 19, 1998.