Professor Gordana G. Todorov
MTH 3175 · Group Theory
Spring 2010

* Course Information and Class material

Course MTH 3175 · Group Theory
Instructor Gordana Todorov       Email g.todorov@neu.edu
Time Place MWTh 9:15-10:20 in 431 Ryder Hall
Office 531 Lake Hall            Office Hours MWTh 11:00-12:30pm
Textbook Contemporary Abstract Algebra Joseph A. Gallian
Grade 60% in-class exams, 40% final exam

* Course Description

Presents basic concepts and techniques of the group theory: symmetry groups, axiomatic definition of groups, important classes of groups (abelian, cyclic, additive and multiplicative groups of residues, permutation groups), Cayley table, subgroups, group homomorphisms, cosets, the Lagrange theorem, normal subgroups, quotient groups, direct products. Studies structural properties of groups. Possible applications include geometry, number theory, crystallography, physics, and combinatorics.

* Course Policies

    It is your responsibility to be aware of any changes in the syllabus announced in class. Students are responsible for all information given when they are absent.
    If you have a concern about the course or the instructor that cannot be resolved by speaking with the instructor, please contact Professor Alex Martsinkovsky (undergraduate director), 471 LA, x5510, alexmart@neu.edu.
    It is University policy that no grade, including an incomplete, can be changed after one year. Exceptions must be authorized by the Academic Standing Committee.
    All students without legitimate conflicts (approved by the instructor) will take the final exam at the scheduled time. Do not make travel plans that conflict with the final exam.
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Home Started:  September 11, 2009
Last modified:  September 11, 2009