Course: Math 430, Modern Algebra
Class hours: MWF 12-1pm
Classroom: Seigle Hall, Room 109
Instructor: Quo-Shin Chi
Office: Room 210, Cupples I
Office Hours: Tuesday, 4pm-6pm
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 straightedge 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%) to be given through email on Fridays, one take-home midterm (30%), and the take-home final (40%).