Description
Groups and rings. Permutations. Finite symmetry groups. Polynomials, unique factorization domains. Quotient rings, ideals. Field extensions, finite fields. Polynomial equations. Geometric constructions - three famous problems: duplication of the cube, trisection of an arbitrary angle, quadrature of the circle.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 2108 , or permission of the School.
Conditions and arrangements
- Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MATH 3106 and MATH 3158 .
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 2108 , or permission of the School.
- Lectures three hours a week and one hour tutorial.
Reference text in its original language
Groups and rings. Permutations. Finite symmetry groups. Polynomials, unique factorization domains. Quotient rings, ideals. Field extensions, finite fields. Polynomial equations. Geometric constructions - three famous problems: duplication of the cube, trisection of an arbitrary angle, quadrature of the circle.
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 2108 , or permission of the School.
- Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for MATH 3106 and MATH 3158 .
- Lectures three hours a week and one hour tutorial.
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