MATH 4250 - Modern Algebra I

(3) Credit Hours

A rigorous introduction to the basic concepts and applications of modern algebra. Emphasis on groups, subgroups, cosets, isomorphisms and homomorphisms, normal subgroups, quotient groups, an introduction to rings and fields, polynomials, arithmetic in integral domains.Prerequisites: MATH 2200 and MATH 3000 with minimum grades of C or department head approval. Credit not allowed in both MATH 3250 and MATH 4250.