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401-2004-00L

Algebra II

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Last Updated: 2026-07-21 00:35:37

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

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