Galois Theory

Description

This is a course in abstract algebra, although connections with other fields will be stressed as often as possible. It will cover some of the jewels in the crown of undergraduate mathematics, drawing together groups, rings and fields to solve problems that resisted the efforts of mathematicians for many centuries. The powerful central ideas of this course are now crucial to many modern problems in algebra, differential equations, geometry, number theory and topology. Assessment Information: Written Exam 80%, Coursework 20%, Practical Exam 0%