Help
This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class.  Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation. 

Textbooks

Abstract Algebra: An Introduction, 3rd Edition, Thomas Hungerford, Cengage Publishing 2013.

  • ISBN-10: 1111569622 (Physical)
  • ISBN-13: 9781111569624 (Physical)
  • ISBN-10: 1285374312 (eBook)
  • ISBN-13: 9781285374314 (eBook)

You can find a link to buy or rent the eBook http://www.cengage.com/c/abstract-algebra-an-introduction-3e-hungerford

Course Description

MA534 Modern Algebra. 4 hours. Topics include num­ber theory, groups, rings, integral domains and fields. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MA504 and MA509; or instructor's permission.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to: 

Understand a set of given information, construct a plan for solution, apply the appropriate methodology, reach a viable conclusion, and effectively communicate and interpret the results.