Legacy Course Catalog
MA 454 - Galois Theory (Honors)
| Effectivity: | 08/20/2001 - 12/15/2007 @ Purdue West Lafayette Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | spr |
| Short Title: | Galois Theory (Honors) |
| Description: | An introduction to Galois theory, covering both its origins in the theory of roots of polynomial equations and its modern formulation in terms of abstract algebra. Topics include finite extension fields and their symmetries, ruler and compass constructions, complex roots of unity, solvable groups, and the solvability of polynomial equations by arithmetic and radical operations. |
| School: | School Of Science |
| Department: | Mathematics |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | YES |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
