Foundations of Abstract Algebra

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This course will cover the fundamental properties of algebraic structures such as properties of the real numbers, mapping, groups, rings, and fields. The emphasis will be on how these concepts can be related to the teaching of high school algebra. Note: This course will be helpful to secondary teachers by giving them a better understanding of the terms and ideas used in modern mathematics. This is an elective course, eligible for the non-thesis option only. The maximum credit hours can be earned towards the MS degree in math among MATH 500 , 550, 560 is six. Pre-requisites: MATH 2305 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 500 with a minimum grade of C. Crosslisted with: MATH 334 .