The course text is:

• Elements of Modern Algebra, Seventh Edition, by Gilbert and Gilbert

Lecture Schedule

Course Outline

Problem Sets

Review Sheets, Tests, and Solutions

• Group theory Review Sheet
• Final Exam and Solutions
• Midterm 3 Review Sheet, Test, and Solutions
• Midterm 2 Review Sheet, Test, and Solutions
• Make-Up test and Solutions
• Midterm 1 Review Sheet, Test, and Solutions

Handouts

• Subgroups of Z₄xZ₂
• Subgroups of D₄
• Multiplication in Z_n and “graph paper”
• The Binomial Theorem
• Inverse Mappings
• Proof-Writing Example
• On Writing Proofs