MATH4050-A Abstract Algebra/Number Theory (Spring 2015)
Course Details
Session, Dates: 1 (01/12/2015 - 05/02/2015)
Days: T R
Time: 01:45 - 03:00 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: John Jay 143
Seats Available: 24 Seats
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course introduces students to the basic ideas of abstract algebra and number theory. Topics covered in number theory include mathematical induction, divisibility algorithms, factorization methods, primes, congruences, and Diophantine equations. Topics covered in abstract algebra include binary and equivalence relations, groups and subgroups, isomorphisms and homorphisms, rings, and ideals.
Prerequisite: MATH2170
Prerequisite: MATH2170
Course Materials
About the Instructor(s)
Heather H. Elfen, Ph.D.
elfen@rmu.edu
412-397-3533 phone
412-397-4075 fax
John Jay 315
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Associate Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics
elfen@rmu.edu
412-397-3533 phone
412-397-4075 fax
John Jay 315
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