Algebra

Summary

This is an introduction to modern algebra: groups, rings and fields.

Content

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Linear algebra

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

• Detect properties of algebraic objects
• Analyze finite groups
• Formulate structure of a finite abelian group in terms of cyclic groups
• Analyze structure of a ring, in particular polynomial rings

Assessment methods

Written homework assignment (15% of the grade)

Written exam (85 % of the grade)

Supervision

Resources

Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/MATH-310