Abstract Algebra: Groups, Rings, and Fields
MATH 261
Fall 2008
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An introduction to abstract algebra: groups, rings, and fields. Development of fundamental properties of those algebraic structures that are important throughout mathematics. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning
This course will focus on the creation of formally correct inductive and deductive arguments, and will train students to formulate mathematical theories and descriptions of specific and complex objects.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MATH |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MATH223 OR MATH228 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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| Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who do not meet the prerequisite, but are interested in enrolling, and have taken one or more upper level mathematics courses, should consult the instructor. |
| Instructor(s): Pollack,David Times: ...W.F. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE109; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 27 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 10 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 8 | FR: 0 |
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