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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
MATH0246-1  Algebra II
Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in mathematical sciences, 2nd yearFirst semester6
Holder(s) :  Georges Hansoul
Language :  French language
Course contents :  
  • Group Theory : groups, subgroups, cyclic group, normal subgroups, quotient groups, Lagrange's theorem, isomorphism theorems. Cauchy theorem, Sylow theorems and p-group. Classification of finite commutative groups. Product of groups.
  • Ring and field theory : modular arithmetic and ring of polynomials, field of fractions of a commutative domain, extension field by an algebraic number, degree of an extension
  • Application to basic cryptography and to constructions with ruler and compass.

Course objective :  Develop the student's abilities and give sufficient basic knowledge of the concepts and methods of abstact algebra.
Prerequisites :  None.
Organization :  A two semesters course at the Institute of Mathematics (B37).
Written notes :  Two syllabus : theory, and exercices.
Assessment :  First session (either January or June) : two exams : a written one with only exercices and an oral one with one or two questions of theory out a previously given list of questions.

Second session (September) : only one oral exam, theory and exercices.
Contacts :  HANSOUL Georges,
Institute of Mathematics - B37, Office 059
Grande Traverse, 12 - 4000 Liege
(Sart Tilman)
Phone : 04/366.94.69 - Fax : 04/366.96.47
E-mail : G.Hansoul@ulg.ac.be
TEHEUX Bruno - Phone : 04/366.96.36
E-mail : B.Teheux@ulg.ac.be
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