MA8551 - ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

MA8551 - ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

MA8551	ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY	LPTC

3003

OBJECTIVES:

• To introduce the basic notions of groups, rings, fields which will then be used to solve related problems.
• To introduce and apply the concepts of rings, finite fields and polynomials.
• To understand the basic concepts in number theory
• To examine the key questions in the Theory of Numbers.
• To give an integrated approach to number theory and abstract algebra, and provide a firm basis for further reading and study in the subject.

UNIT I	GROUPS AND RINGS	12

Groups : Definition - Properties - Homomorphism - Isomorphism - Cyclic groups - Cosets - Lagrange's theorem. Rings: Definition - Sub rings - Integral domain - Field - Integer modulo n - Ring homomorphism.

UNIT II	FINITE FIELDS AND POLYNOMIALS	12

Rings - Polynomial rings - Irreducible polynomials over finite fields - Factorization of polynomials over finite fields.

UNIT III	Rings - Polynomial rings - Irreducible polynomials over finite fields - Factorization of polynomials over finite fields.	12

Division algorithm – Base - b representations – Number patterns – Prime and composite numbers – GCD – Euclidean algorithm – Fundamental theorem of arithmetic – LCM.

UNIT IV	DIOPHANTINE EQUATIONS AND CONGRUENCES	12

Linear Diophantine equations – Congruence‘s – Linear Congruence‘s - Applications: Divisibility tests - Modular exponentiation-Chinese remainder theorem – 2 x 2 linear systems.

UNIT V	CLASSICAL THEOREMS AND MULTIPLICATIVE FUNCTIONS	12

Wilson‘s theorem – Fermat‘s little theorem – Euler‘s theorem – Euler‘s Phi functions – Tau and Sigma functions.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Apply the basic notions of groups, rings, fields which will then be used to solve related problems.
• Explain the fundamental concepts of advanced algebra and their role in modern mathematics and applied contexts.
• Demonstrate accurate and efficient use of advanced algebraic techniques.
• Demonstrate their mastery by solving non - trivial problems related to the concepts, and by proving simple theorems about the, statements proven by the text.
• Apply integrated approach to number theory and abstract algebra, and provide a firm basis for further reading and study in the subject.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Grimaldi, R.P and Ramana, B.V., "Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics", Pearson Education, 5th Edition, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Koshy, T., ―Elementary Number Theory with Applications‖, Elsevier Publications, New Delhi, 2002.

REFERENCES:

1. Lidl, R. and Pitz, G, "Applied Abstract Algebra", Springer Verlag, New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 2006.
2. Niven, I., Zuckerman.H.S., and Montgomery, H.L., ―An Introduction to Theory of Numbers‖, John Wiley and Sons , Singapore, 2004.
3. San Ling and Chaoping Xing, ―Coding Theory – A first Course‖, Cambridge Publications, Cambridge, 2004.