Math 402: Modern Algebra II

Information Page, Spring 2008

It is customary that most students attneding Math 402 register also for Math 480A: Seminar in Algebra. The class meets once a week on Tuesdays, 11.40-1.05. Students are expected to read a paper about an interesting topic in algebra (usually working together with a graduate student in Math) and present it in class. If you think you might be interested in participation in the seminar, please let me know.

Texts:

Abstract Algebra, by David S. Dummit and Richard M. Foote.

Concrete Abstract Algebra: From Numbers to Grobner Bases , by Niels Lauritzen.

Introduction to Algebra, by Peter J. Cameron.

Syllabus

Test I Solutions    

Notes on polynomials over UFD's

Assignments

Quizzes