Applications to modular arithmetic, integral domains, quotient fields, polynomial rings, and complex numbers. Prerequisites MATH 617 Linear Algebra or MATH 513 Discrete Structures. May be taken for honors. Generally, you should expect to spend at least two hours working outside of class for each hour in class in an undergraduate course.
Homework includes studying the text as well as solving problems.
Exercises from the book will be assigned on a regular basis, some of which will be turned in for a grade and others which will be discussed during class. Assignments will be due at the beginning of the class period. No late assignments will be accepted. You are encouraged to work together in this course. There will be three exams.