Description
The course is divided into two parts in the approximate ratio 3:2. The intention in Part 1 is to transmit a thorough familiarity with, and working knowledge of, groups of small order (certainly all groups of order less than 15), to achieve the classification of these groups, and to impart a clear understanding of the principles by which their classification is effected, particularly in regard to the construction of subgroups of given order, culminating in, rather than beginning with, the full generality of Sylow's Theorem. The subject matter of Part 2 is Ring Theory. Beyond an elementary acquaintance with fields, no prior example knowledge is assumed. Here the intention, again by constant reference to explicit examples, is to achieve a good working knowledge of the main ideas and techniques of elementary (commutative) ring theory.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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