Course: Math 430, Modern Algebra
Class hours: MWF 12-1pm
Classroom: Cupples I, Room 111
Instructor: Quo-Shin Chi
Office: Room 210, Cupples I
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Textbook: Class Notes


     We shall introduce the notions of groups, rings and fields and study their basic structures. We shall end with the proof that it is impossible to trisect a 60-degree angle by ruler (without marks) and compass only. This is a shining example of the use of algebra to tackle a geometric problem left open by ancient Greeks.
      There will be homework  assignments (30%), one take-home midterm (30%) and one take-home final (40%).