Fall 2019 MATH 113 001 LEC
Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Schedule:
| Section | Days/Times | Location | Instructor | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 LEC | TuTh 12:30PM - 01:59PM | Etcheverry 3107 | Paul A Vojta | 22634 |
| Units | Enrollment Status |
|---|---|
| 4 | Closed |
Additional Information:
Prerequisites: 54 or a course with equivalent linear algebra content
Description: Sets and relations. The integers, congruences, and the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic. Groups and their factor groups. Commutative rings, ideals, and quotient fields. The theory of polynomials: Euclidean algorithm and unique factorizations. The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Fields and field extensions.
Office: 883 Evans
Office Hours: TTh 10:30–12
Required Text: Fraleigh, Introduction to Abstract Algebra, 7th edition (2003)
Recommended Reading:
Grading: 20% homework + clickers, 20% midterm 1, 25% midterm 2, 35% final exam
Homework: Assigned weekly, due in class on Thursdays
Course Webpage: https://math.berkeley.edu/~vojta/113.html
