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73115 Algebra 1, 3,0 ov

Algebra 1, 3,0 cu


Professor STEPHAN FOLDES
Lectures 42 h. Exercises 28 h.

Viikottainen Opetus / Periodi S1S2K1K2Kesä
Luennot (h)-- 3+3-
Harjoitukset (h)-- 2+2-

Luentoaika ja -paikka

Tuesdays 14-15 in S2 and Wednesdays 14-16 in S2.

Sisältö

Binary operations, homomorphisms, congruences and quotient structures. Closed sets, subgroups, ideals. Permutation groups. Cyclic groups, integers, modular arithmetic. Algebra of polynomials.

Tutkintovaatimukset

Open book final exam.

Kirjallisuus

S. Foldes, Fundamental Structures of Algebra & Discrete Mathematics, Wiley 1994.

Suositeltavat esitiedot

Any previous courses emphasizing abstract generalizations, formal definitions and rigorous proofs would be useful.

Huomautuksia

Luennoidaan lukuvuonna 2001-2002. Luennoidaan englanniksi.

Students wishing to explore possible research or teaching involvement in the area of discrete mathematics / theoretical computer science are invited to communicate their interest. stephan.foldes@tut.fi