Courses

This course is the second half of the algebra sequence. The algebra sequence actions, the Sylow Theorems, rings, modules, fields, field extensions, and an

A graduate level introduction to ring theory and fields. Topics include ring homomorphisms, quotient rings, ideals, rings of fractions, Euclidean domains, principal ideal domains, unique factorization domains, modules, finite fields, field extensions.

Rings, modules, vector spaces, and semi-simple modules. Commutative rings; prime and primary ideals, PIDs are UFD, factorizations in integral domains, field extensions, the Galois Correspondence Theorem. 1318 Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Rings, including the rings of integers and of polynomials, integral domains, fields and groups. Homomorphism, isomorphism. As time permits, Galois theory, semi-groups, quotient groups, models, or other areas of algebra may be included. Students present proofs from a list of pre-assigned theorems to the class. Logical correctness and proper mathematical proof-writing style are assessed.

Rings, including the rings of integers and of polynomials, integral domains, fields and groups. Homomorphism, isomorphism. As time permits, Galois theory, semi-groups, quotient groups, models, or other areas of algebra may be included. Students present proofs from a list of pre-assigned theorems to the class. Logical correctness and proper mathematical proof-writing style are assessed.

Abstract vector spaces. Linear transformations: ranges and null spaces; matrix representation; invertibility and isomorphism; the change of coordinate matrix; transformation of a matrix of a linear map under a change of basis. Elementary matrix operations and elementary matrices; column and row spaces of a matrix; rank. Theory of systems of linear equations.

Abstract vector spaces, subspaces, dimension, bases, linear transformation, matrix algebra, matrix representations of linear transformations, determinants.

This course examines the mathematics content and related pedagogy of algebra and rational number at the K-6 elementary level. Topics include: equivalence, unknowns, relational thinking, patterns, functions, and general properties of arithmetic; understanding and representing rational number; and meanings of operations with rational number. Conceptual and research-based framings are explored.

This course includes the study of algebraic structures (such as groups, rings, concepts related to the algebra of real numbers that are applicable to middle mathematics teachers.

Algebra review, functions and graphs, linear models, exponential logarithmic functions, mathematics of finance, sets and probability.