Tim Hodges

Abstract Algebra 15-MATH-512, 513

Course Notes 512: Introduction to the theory of groups (updated 3/3/08)

Course Notes 513: Rings and Fields (updated 5/5/08)

These notes are meant to give a concise summary of the theory of these two subjects. Rather than a comprehensive coverage of the subject with plenty of examples, these notes try to provide the student with a quick route to the more interesting theory at the end of the course. Further examples and heuristic explanations will be given in class.

The notes will be periodically updated with revisions and additions.