| Course Title: Abstract Algebra: 'Groups' |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| Description: Abstract algebra is the study of the common principles that govern computations with seemingly disparate objects. One way to begin is by studying groups, which are sets with a single operation under which each non-identity element is invertible. Examples include the integers with addition, invertible matrices of size n, permutations of a fixed set, and the symmetries of an object. Our goal is to study a definition of groups that unifies all of the important examples above and more. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences , TP - Topics Course |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Tori Day | day22v@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Lecture | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 11:30AM - 12:45PM | REES - Reese | 316 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: MATH-211 and either MATH-206 or MATH-232. | Take previously | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Waitlisted | Capacity: 20 | Enrollment: 19 | Available: 0 | Waitlist: 10 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: Algebra in Action: A Course in Groups, Ring, Fields Author: Shahriari, Shahriar Copyright: 2017 Edition: 1 Volume: ISBN: 1470428490 Publisher: American Mathematical Society - Pure and Applied Undergraduate Texts |
Required | 99.00 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is the complete book list for this class. |
| Instructor's comments about the book list: This textbook is also available for free in digital format through MHC (more information on Moodle). You do NOT need to purchase a physical or e-copy of the book unless you would like to do so. |