Detailed Schedule -- Algebraic Structures, Section 1

Fall 2003, Prof. Little

As always, topics may be added, deleted, or rearranged during the course of the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and here.

DateClass Topic Reading (Gilbert and Gilbert)
10/27 Finish RSA 2.8
10/29 Groups 3.1
10/31 More on groups 3.1
11/3 Subgroups 3.2
11/5 Exam 2 (Chapter 2)
11/7 Cyclic groups 3.3
11/10 More on cyclic groups 3.3
11/12 Isomorphisms of groups 3.4
11/14 Homomorphisms of groups 3.5
11/17 Permutation groups 4.1
11/19 More on permutation groups 4.1
11/21 Cayley's Theorem 4.2
11/24 Permutation groups in science and art 4.3
11/26,28 No Class -- Thanksgiving Break 4.4
12/1 Normal subgroups 4.4
12/3 Quotient groups 4.5
12/5 Exam 3 (Chapters 3, 4.1-4.3)
12/8 Course wrap-up
The final exam for this course will be given at 8:30 am on Tuesday, December 16, 2003.

Last modified: October 28, 2003