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MATH 440 — Abstract Algebra II-Prerequisite MATH 354
Mathematics · University of Ghana
This is a second course in group theory. Topics covered will include: finite groups, Sylow theorems and simple groups. Composition series. We state and prove the Zassenhaus Lemma, the Schreier theorem and the Jordan-Hölder theorem. Direct and semi-direct products. Abelian groups, torsion, torsion-free and mixed abelian groups. Finitely generated group and subgroups. p-groups, nilpotent groups and solvable groups.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 400
- Semester
- Semester One
Other courses on this programme
- MATH 441 — Advanced Calculus-Prerequisite MATH 351 or MATH 353
- MATH 442 — Integration Theory and Measure –Prerequisite MATH 356
- MATH 443 — Differential Geometry-Prerequisite MATH 355
- MATH 444 — Calculus on Manifolds-Prerequisite MATH 441
- MATH 445 — Introductory Functional Analysis-Prerequisite MATH 356
- MATH 446 — Module Theory-Prerequisite MATH 440
- MATH 447 — Complex Analysis-Prerequisite MATH 223
- MATH 448 — Special Relativity- Prerequisite MATH 362
- MATH 449 — Electromagnetic Theory II-Prerequisite MATH 366
- MATH 450 — Differential Equations II-Prerequisite MATH 350
- MATH 451 — Introduction to Algebraic Field Theory-Prerequisite MATH 354
- MATH 452 — Introduction to Lie Groups and Lie Algebras- Prerequisite MATH 354
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).