MATH 360 - Algebraic Structures I

Description:
First course in the structure of algebraic systems includes the study of real number systems and other algebraic systems in the development of group theory.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: MATH 260 and MATH 265 and MATH 272 with a grade of C or higher or permission of instructor.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze set structures to determine whether these structures are Abelian groups.
Analyze set functions to determine whether the functions have homomorphic and isomorphic structures.
Distinguish between dihedral groups of transformations and more general permutation groups.
Demonstrate Cayley’s Theorem
Demonstrate the Fundamental Homomorphism Theorem
Demonstrate proofs of elementary theorems of Group Theory

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/07/16

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