| Text: | Discrete Mathematics and
Applied Modern Algebra
Henry B.
Laufer
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| Topics: | We will study various topics
in abstract algebra and their applications to practical problems. These
topics will include: groups, group codes, relations, graph theory,
Boolean
algebras, rings and fields.
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| Grade: | There will be two take-home
problem sets, each counting 15% of the final grade. There will be a
mid-term
counting 30% and a final exam counting 40%.
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| Office hours: | Monday and Thursday, 10:30 - 12:00; Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:00; and by appointment |