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Abstract Algebra, 7,5 ECTS credits.
/Abstrakt algebra /
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Advancement level
(A-D): C
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Aim:
The course is intended to give basic skill and proficiency in the concepts and methods of abstract algebra and its applications, particularly in computer science and coding theory.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Mathematics corresponding to basic courses in discrete algebra and linear algebra.
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
The theory is dealt with in lectures with supervision in groups.
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Course contents:
Groups, subgroups, quotient groups, group homomorphisms, rings, ideals, ring homomorphisms, fields, extension fields. Linear codes, Hamming codes, BCH codes.
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Course literature:
Nicholson, K.W: Introduction to Abstract Algebra. PWS, Boston.
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Hand-in exercises |
5 p
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Course language is .
Department offering the course: MAI.
Director of Studies:
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Course Syllabus in Swedish
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