MATH 4320 Introduction to Algebra
Spring 2009


Course Information

Introduction to abstract algebra and number theory. Topics include group theory, group actions, rings, commutative rings, polynomial rings, factorization, fields, and quotient fields, finite fields, Galois theory.


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Time: M W 1:25 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Classroom: MLT 224

Instructor: Seonhee Lim E-mail:slim@math.cornell.edu email
Office: Malott 593
Office Hours: M 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. W 4:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m., and by appointment.

Teaching assistant: Alexander Landraitis E-mail:acl73@cornell.edu email
Office: Malott 218
Office Hours: TH 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. F 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and by appointment.


Textbook: J. Rotman, A First Course in Abstract Algebra with Applications, 3rd edition (Chapter 1, 2, 3, 5)



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