MATH 262
Spring 2011
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This continuation of MATH261 will discuss fields and Galois theory. Additional topics will be covered as time permits. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning
This course will focus on the creation of formally correct inductive and deductive arguments, and will train students to formulate mathematical theories and descriptions of specific and complex objects.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MATH |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Stillwell, ELEMENTS OF ALGEBRA
ISBN: 978-1-4419-2839-9 (paper)
ISBN: 978-0-387-94290-2 (hardcover)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework, midterm exam, final exam |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
MATH261 (or equivalent background in algebra) is required for MATH262. |
| Instructor(s): Scowcroft,Philip H. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE638; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 24 | | SR major: 12 | JR major: 12 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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