Algebra V - Galois theory
Summary
Galois theory aims at describing the algebraic symmetries of fields. After reviewing the basic material (from the 2nd year course "Ring and Fields") and in particular the Galois correspondence, we will describe applications to classical problems as well as more advanced developments.
Content
Galois theory aims at describing the algebraic symmetries of fields.
This is a basic topic in mathematics with connections to commutative algebra, algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory and also with more applied areas like cryptology). This is an essential course to anyone interested in the algebra track.
The topics covered may include
- Finiite extensions of fields: separable and normal extensions.
- The Galois group and the Galois correspondence.
- Galois theory of finite fields.
- venerable applications: Ruler and compass construction; equations solvable by radicals: Galois criterion.
- Computation of Galois groups and applications.
- Galois theory of cyclotomic fields.
- Specialization theorems and application to the inverse Galois problem.
- Infinite Galois theory.
Keywords
Field extension, Galois group
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
MATH-211
MATH-215
Important concepts to start the course
Groups, Ring and Fields
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Quote the results from the course
- Apply the results from the course to other problems
- Prove the main theorems of the course
Teaching methods
ex-cathedra
Expected student activities
Attendance to the course and active participation to the exercise sessions
Assessment methods
writen exam
Supervision
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | No |
| Others | moodle page |
Resources
Bibliography
Chambert-Loir: A field guide to algebra
James Milne: Galois Theory
Ressources en bibliothèque
Références suggérées par la bibliothèque
Notes/Handbook
a pdf (in french) will be provided during the course
Moodle Link
Prerequisite for
MATH-328
MATH-417
MATH-429
MATH-482
MATH-489
MATH-494
MATH-535
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Algebra V - Galois theory
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines