Abstract Algebra, 6 credits (TATA55)
Abstrakt algebra, 6 hp
Main field of study
Mathematics Applied MathematicsLevel
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Jan SnellmanDirector of studies or equivalent
Jesper ThorénMain field of study
Mathematics, Applied MathematicsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Mathematics
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science, Master's programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Mathematics corresponding to basic courses in discrete algebra and linear algebra.Intended learning outcomes
The course is intended to give basic skill and proficiency in the concepts and methods of abstract algebra and its applications, particularly in computer science, coding theory and cryptology. In particular, students should, after completing the course:
- Be able to use the Chinese remainder theorem to solve system of congruences
- Be proficient in the use of Burnside's theorem for solving combinatorial problems involving group actions
- Know how to calculate with permutations
- Be able to explain and prove Cayley's and Lagrange's theorem of elementary group theory.
- Know the basic facts in the theory of finite fields
- Be able to calculate the splitting field of a low-degree polynomial
- Be able to state the fundamental theorem of finite abelian groups
- Be able to state the tower theorem and primitive element theorem for finite field extensions
Course content
Groups, subgroups, quotient groups, group homomorphisms, rings, esp. PID:s, ideals, ring homomorphisms, fields, extension fields, finite fields, the Chinese Remainder Theorem.
Teaching and working methods
The theory is dealt with in lectures and office hours.
The course runs over the entire autumn semester.
Examination
| UPG2 | Assignments | U, 3, 4, 5 | 6 credits |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Matematiska institutionenDirector of Studies or equivalent
Jesper ThorénExaminer
Jan SnellmanCourse website and other links
http://www.mai.liu.se/und/kurser/index-amne-tm.htmlEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
P-A.Svensson, Abstract Algebra, StudentlitteraturT. Judson, Abstract Algebra, Theory and ApplicationsAdditional literature
Books
P-A.Svensson, Abstract Algebra, Studentlitteratur
T. Judson, Abstract Algebra, Theory and Applications
| UPG2 | Assignments | U, 3, 4, 5 | 6 credits |
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