MATH 5333 - Modern Algebra I (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course is an introduction to the fundamental algebraic structures:groups, rings and fields. Topics covered include: binary operations, groups(permutation groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, group homomorphisms, factor groups), rings (integral domains, ring homomorphisms) andfields. The historical and mathematical connections to the secondary mathematics curriculum will be incorporated as appropriate.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in MATH 2332.
Cross Listing(s): MATH 5333G.