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Margaret L. Morrow
SUNY Plattsburgh
Reference #
IBL-202011-111220

Attributes

Posted date
2020-11-20 09:46:13
Revised date
2020-11-20 09:47:11
Level
   Undergraduate
Notes type
   Standard Course Offering
   Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL)
   JIBLM refereed Course Notes
Topic
      Group Theory

Introduction to Abstract Algebra

A carefully sequenced collection of problems for an inquiry-learning approach in a one-semester Introduction to Abstract Algebra Class. The topics developed include basic notions about groups and subgroups; cyclic groups; homomorphisms and isomorphisms; and cosets. The notes culminate with the concept of quotient groups and the first isomorphism theorem. The approach is fairly elementary. A student with just a little experience with sets, functions, and elementary proof writing will be able to make substantial independent progress through the notes, particularly with the support of peers or instructor in an inquiry-based learning environment.

This title previously published Journal of Inquiry-Based Learning in Mathematics, Issue No. 26 (May 2012). Here is the url: http://jiblm.org/guides/index.php?category=jiblmjournal

Course Notes and Supplementary Material (PDF format)

TypeFile (Size)Date
Instructor notes v1 PDF (160K)
Student notes v1 PDF (124K)