MATH 441 - Abstract Algebra I

4 Credit(s)

This introductory course in abstract algebra focuses mainly on number theory, with an introduction to groups and fields. Number-theoretic concepts include divisibility, primes and their distribution, congruence arithmetic, linear Diophantine equations and systems, number-theoretic functions, Euler’s Theorem, primitive roots, and selected special topics.

Offered (oF)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 301 with a grade of C or above.