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Algebra

This document outlines an undergraduate course on algebra and number theory. The course objectives are to introduce concepts of groups, rings, fields and apply them to problems, as well as introduce number theory concepts. The course is divided into 5 units covering groups and rings, finite fields and polynomials, divisibility theory, Diophantine equations and congruences, and classical theorems. Upon completing the course, students should be able to apply algebraic concepts to problems and demonstrate their mastery of the material. The course meets for 4 hours per week over 15 weeks for a total of 60 periods.

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Algebra

This document outlines an undergraduate course on algebra and number theory. The course objectives are to introduce concepts of groups, rings, fields and apply them to problems, as well as introduce number theory concepts. The course is divided into 5 units covering groups and rings, finite fields and polynomials, divisibility theory, Diophantine equations and congruences, and classical theorems. Upon completing the course, students should be able to apply algebraic concepts to problems and demonstrate their mastery of the material. The course meets for 4 hours per week over 15 weeks for a total of 60 periods.

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MA8551 ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY L T P C

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OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the basic notions of groups, rings, fields which will then be used to solve
related problems.
 To introduce and apply the concepts of rings, finite fields and polynomials.
 To understand the basic concepts in number theory
 To examine the key questions in the Theory of Numbers.
 To give an integrated approach to number theory and abstract algebra, and provide a firm
basis for further reading and study in the subject.

UNIT I GROUPS AND RINGS 12


Groups : Definition - Properties - Homomorphism - Isomorphism - Cyclic groups - Cosets -
Lagrange's theorem. Rings: Definition - Sub rings - Integral domain - Field - Integer modulo n -
Ring homomorphism.

UNIT II FINITE FIELDS AND POLYNOMIALS 12


Rings - Polynomial rings - Irreducible polynomials over finite fields - Factorization of polynomials
over finite fields.

UNIT III DIVISIBILITY THEORY AND CANONICAL DECOMPOSITIONS 12


Division algorithm – Base - b representations – Number patterns – Prime and composite numbers
– GCD – Euclidean algorithm – Fundamental theorem of arithmetic – LCM.

UNIT IV DIOPHANTINE EQUATIONS AND CONGRUENCES 12


Linear Diophantine equations – Congruence‘s – Linear Congruence‘s - Applications: Divisibility
tests - Modular exponentiation-Chinese remainder theorem – 2 x 2 linear systems.

UNIT V CLASSICAL THEOREMS AND MULTIPLICATIVE FUNCTIONS 12


Wilson‘s theorem – Fermat‘s little theorem – Euler‘s theorem – Euler‘s Phi functions – Tau and
Sigma functions.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
 Apply the basic notions of groups, rings, fields which will then be used to solve related
problems.
 Explain the fundamental concepts of advanced algebra and their role in modern
mathematics and applied contexts.
 Demonstrate accurate and efficient use of advanced algebraic techniques.
 Demonstrate their mastery by solving non - trivial problems related to the concepts, and by
proving simple theorems about the, statements proven by the text.
 Apply integrated approach to number theory and abstract algebra, and provide a firm
basis for further reading and study in the subject.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Grimaldi, R.P and Ramana, B.V., "Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics", Pearson
Education, 5th Edition, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Koshy, T., ―Elementary Number Theory with Applications‖, Elsevier Publications,
New Delhi, 2002.
REFERENCES:
1. Lidl, R. and Pitz, G, "Applied Abstract Algebra", Springer Verlag, New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 2006.
2. Niven, I., Zuckerman.H.S., and Montgomery, H.L., ―An Introduction to Theory of Numbers‖,
John Wiley and Sons , Singapore, 2004.
3. San Ling and Chaoping Xing, ―Coding Theory – A first Course‖, Cambridge Publications,
Cambridge, 2004.

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