MATH 6323 Group Theory

This course is an introduction to group theory, one of the central areas in modern algebra. Topics will include the theorems of Jordan-Holder, Sylow, and Schur-Zassenhaus, the treatment of the generalized Fitting subgroup, a first approach to solvable as well as simple groups (including theorems of Ph. Hall and Burnside).

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Departmental approval.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Mathematics

Offered

As scheduled