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Abstract Algebra I (MATH 305)

Term: 2012-2013 Spring Term

Faculty

Merilyn A Ryan SSJ
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/14/2013 - 1/15/2013) Location: MAIN MH 220
Mon-Wed-Fri, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/14/2013 - 3/6/2013) Location: MAIN MH 219
Mon-Wed-Fri, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/14/2013 - 5/8/2013) Location: MAIN MH 219

Description

Introduction to an axiomatic treatment of mathematics, including proofs, and to algebraic structures. Topics include sets and mappings; binary operations; congruence classes and equivalence relations. Group Theory topics include permutation groups; normal subgroups; quotient groups; homomorphisms. Prerequisite: MATH-251, or permission of the Department Chair.