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This document provides an introduction to abstract algebra. It discusses group theory and defines abstract algebra as studying algebraic structures like groups, rings, and fields through an abstract lens, rather than focusing on solving equations. Specific algebraic structures covered include groups like the integers (Z) under addition, matrices, and integers modulo n. The schedule and instructors for the course are also provided.

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1 - Introduction To Abstract Algebra

This document provides an introduction to abstract algebra. It discusses group theory and defines abstract algebra as studying algebraic structures like groups, rings, and fields through an abstract lens, rather than focusing on solving equations. Specific algebraic structures covered include groups like the integers (Z) under addition, matrices, and integers modulo n. The schedule and instructors for the course are also provided.

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GROUP THEORY

Introduction to
Abstract Algebra
Schedule

Every Tuesday, 10.00 – 12.30 WITA


Lecturers & Marks
Chriestie E.J.C. Montolalu, S.Si, M.Sc
Intro – Mid Test
50 % of total Marks (From Assignment & Test)

Mans L. Mananohas, S.Si, M.Si


After Mid Test – Final Test
50 % of total Marks
What is
Abstract Algebra?

NOT HIGH SCHOOL


ALGEBRA

HIGH SCHOOL
ALGEBRA :
“Finding solutions to Equations”
What is
Abstract Algebra?

“Algebra is science
of solving
equations”
Omar Khayyam
What is
Abstract Algebra?

Linear equation Quadratic Cubic equation


equation

Quartic
equation
Abstraction

SET

Addition and
Multiplication

GROUP
The Integers (Z)

Addition (+)
Associative: Additive Additive
Commutative:
(a + b) + c = Identity: inverse:
a+b=b+a
a + (b + c) n+0=n n + (-n) = 0

Think about multiplication operation (.)


Matrices

Mn (R) = {n x n matrices with entries in R}

Addition Operation Multiplication Operation

Associative? √ Associative? √

Identity? √ Identity? √
Think about
invertible
Inverse? √ Inverse?
and singular
matrix
The integers mod n

Modular Arithmetic (or “clock arithmetic”)

Example.
Addition Operation on Zn Consider the set: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.

We can define an “addition operation” +6 on this


set in the following way:
to “add” two elements a and b of this set,
1. Add a and b as integers: a + b.
2. Divide a + b by 6 and take the remainder. This
is a +6 b.

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