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Introduction to Abstract Algebra

Course Name: 
Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Course Code: 
MATH2411
Course Credits: 
3
Level: 
II
Prerequisites: 
(MATH 1141 & MATH 1152) or (M10A & M10B)
Course Description: 

In this course we build and define basic structures that rely on sets and binary operations. We start with systems, defined with one binary operation and move on to systems with two binary operations. The course will be taking a formal approach containing definitions, theorems, lemmas and proofs. Examples will be interspersed throughout.

Content: 
Permutations; Groups; Rings; Fields
Assessment: 
The assessment will have a course-work component consisting of one mid semester exam worth 20% and two take-home graded assignment worth 5% each; and a final exam worth 70%.
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