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401-2004-00L 6 Credits BSC D-PHYS , D-MATH

Algebra II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sarah Zerbes
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:38:17

Abstract

Selected topics concerning fields, including Galois theory.

Objective

Introduction to fundamentals of field extensions, Galois theory, and related topics.

Content

Structure of field extensions: algebraic closure, separable polynomials, finite fields, separable and/or normal field extensions, Galois extensions, Galois correspondence, cyclotomic fields, abelian field extensions, solvable field extensions, constructions with compas and ruler

Resources

Literature

D.J.H. Garling: Galois Theory Urs Stammbach: Algebra Ian Stewart: Galois Theory Patrick Morandi: Field and Galois Theory

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Algebra II
  • Mon 13:15-14:00 (HG F 3)
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (HG F 3)
3 h weekly
exercise Algebra II
Groups are selected in myStudies.
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (CHN D 44)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (ETZ E 7)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (HG E 33.5)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (HG G 26.3)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (NO D 11)
2 h weekly

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