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I recently left my Applied Statistics program to pursue a master's in Pure Math. I also have an undergraduate degree in Statistics. However, I need to take an introduction course to Abstract Algebra.
I have about a month to prepare myself for it. I have a clearance to take it. I have only taken Discrete Math and Real Analysis (I and II).
We are using ABSTRACT ALGEBRA by Beachy.
What concepts, should I review? I will learn much of the material in the course but I would like to fill in any missing information that is crucial.
Thanks.
abstract-algebra number-theory
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I recently left my Applied Statistics program to pursue a master's in Pure Math. I also have an undergraduate degree in Statistics. However, I need to take an introduction course to Abstract Algebra.
I have about a month to prepare myself for it. I have a clearance to take it. I have only taken Discrete Math and Real Analysis (I and II).
We are using ABSTRACT ALGEBRA by Beachy.
What concepts, should I review? I will learn much of the material in the course but I would like to fill in any missing information that is crucial.
Thanks.
abstract-algebra number-theory
asked Dec 26 '18 at 18:12
pfmr1995
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closed as off-topic by rschwieb, Dietrich Burde, amWhy, Paul Frost, egreg Dec 26 '18 at 23:50
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I recently left my Applied Statistics program to pursue a master's in Pure Math. I also have an undergraduate degree in Statistics. However, I need to take an introduction course to Abstract Algebra.
I have about a month to prepare myself for it. I have a clearance to take it. I have only taken Discrete Math and Real Analysis (I and II).
We are using ABSTRACT ALGEBRA by Beachy.
What concepts, should I review? I will learn much of the material in the course but I would like to fill in any missing information that is crucial.
Thanks.
abstract-algebra number-theory
asked Dec 26 '18 at 18:12
pfmr1995
93
I recently left my Applied Statistics program to pursue a master's in Pure Math. I also have an undergraduate degree in Statistics. However, I need to take an introduction course to Abstract Algebra.
I have about a month to prepare myself for it. I have a clearance to take it. I have only taken Discrete Math and Real Analysis (I and II).
We are using ABSTRACT ALGEBRA by Beachy.
What concepts, should I review? I will learn much of the material in the course but I would like to fill in any missing information that is crucial.
Thanks.
abstract-algebra number-theory
abstract-algebra number-theory
asked Dec 26 '18 at 18:12
pfmr1995
93
asked Dec 26 '18 at 18:12
pfmr1995
93
asked Dec 26 '18 at 18:12
pfmr1995
93
asked Dec 26 '18 at 18:12
pfmr1995
93
asked Dec 26 '18 at 18:12
pfmr1995
93
93
closed as off-topic by rschwieb, Dietrich Burde, amWhy, Paul Frost, egreg Dec 26 '18 at 23:50
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Well, the book of Beachy (2006) is rather thin. It contains the rudimentary material. I suggest more group theory (Sylow theorems, Polya theory), fields (splitting field, straightedge and compass construction, finite fields), and modules (free, projective, semisimple).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 18:20
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Beachy has over 400 pages and includes material on Galois theory, so I'm not sure I'd describe it as thin. I think OP is asking how to prepare for this course, not how to go above and beyond what will be covered in the course.
– littleO
Dec 26 '18 at 18:32
I appreciate the info, I will be taking graduate level algebra after it. So good to know. But yeah, I also want prep lol.
– pfmr1995
Dec 26 '18 at 18:40
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Well, the book of Beachy (2006) is rather thin. It contains the rudimentary material. I suggest more group theory (Sylow theorems, Polya theory), fields (splitting field, straightedge and compass construction, finite fields), and modules (free, projective, semisimple).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 18:20
Wuestenfux
3,5531411
Beachy has over 400 pages and includes material on Galois theory, so I'm not sure I'd describe it as thin. I think OP is asking how to prepare for this course, not how to go above and beyond what will be covered in the course.
– littleO
Dec 26 '18 at 18:32
I appreciate the info, I will be taking graduate level algebra after it. So good to know. But yeah, I also want prep lol.
– pfmr1995
Dec 26 '18 at 18:40
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Well, the book of Beachy (2006) is rather thin. It contains the rudimentary material. I suggest more group theory (Sylow theorems, Polya theory), fields (splitting field, straightedge and compass construction, finite fields), and modules (free, projective, semisimple).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 18:20
Wuestenfux
3,5531411
Beachy has over 400 pages and includes material on Galois theory, so I'm not sure I'd describe it as thin. I think OP is asking how to prepare for this course, not how to go above and beyond what will be covered in the course.
– littleO
Dec 26 '18 at 18:32
I appreciate the info, I will be taking graduate level algebra after it. So good to know. But yeah, I also want prep lol.
– pfmr1995
Dec 26 '18 at 18:40
add a comment |
Well, the book of Beachy (2006) is rather thin. It contains the rudimentary material. I suggest more group theory (Sylow theorems, Polya theory), fields (splitting field, straightedge and compass construction, finite fields), and modules (free, projective, semisimple).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 18:20
Wuestenfux
3,5531411
Well, the book of Beachy (2006) is rather thin. It contains the rudimentary material. I suggest more group theory (Sylow theorems, Polya theory), fields (splitting field, straightedge and compass construction, finite fields), and modules (free, projective, semisimple).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 18:20
Wuestenfux
3,5531411
answered Dec 26 '18 at 18:20
Wuestenfux
3,5531411
answered Dec 26 '18 at 18:20
Wuestenfux
3,5531411
answered Dec 26 '18 at 18:20
Wuestenfux
3,5531411
3,5531411
Beachy has over 400 pages and includes material on Galois theory, so I'm not sure I'd describe it as thin. I think OP is asking how to prepare for this course, not how to go above and beyond what will be covered in the course.
– littleO
Dec 26 '18 at 18:32
I appreciate the info, I will be taking graduate level algebra after it. So good to know. But yeah, I also want prep lol.
– pfmr1995
Dec 26 '18 at 18:40
add a comment |
Beachy has over 400 pages and includes material on Galois theory, so I'm not sure I'd describe it as thin. I think OP is asking how to prepare for this course, not how to go above and beyond what will be covered in the course.
– littleO
Dec 26 '18 at 18:32
I appreciate the info, I will be taking graduate level algebra after it. So good to know. But yeah, I also want prep lol.
– pfmr1995
Dec 26 '18 at 18:40
Beachy has over 400 pages and includes material on Galois theory, so I'm not sure I'd describe it as thin. I think OP is asking how to prepare for this course, not how to go above and beyond what will be covered in the course.
– littleO
Dec 26 '18 at 18:32
Beachy has over 400 pages and includes material on Galois theory, so I'm not sure I'd describe it as thin. I think OP is asking how to prepare for this course, not how to go above and beyond what will be covered in the course.
– littleO
Dec 26 '18 at 18:32
I appreciate the info, I will be taking graduate level algebra after it. So good to know. But yeah, I also want prep lol.
– pfmr1995
Dec 26 '18 at 18:40
I appreciate the info, I will be taking graduate level algebra after it. So good to know. But yeah, I also want prep lol.
– pfmr1995
Dec 26 '18 at 18:40
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