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Author Finston, David R., 1954- author.

Title Abstract algebra : structure and application / David R. Finston, Patrick J. Morandi
Published Cham : Springer, 2014

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 187 pages) : illustrations
Series Springer undergraduate texts in mathematics and technology, 1867-5506
Springer undergraduate texts in mathematics and technology. 1867-5506
Contents Identification Numbers and Modular Arithmetic -- Error Correcting Codes -- Rings and Fields -- Linear Algebra and Linear Codes -- Quotient Rings and Field Extensions -- Ruler and Compass Constructions -- Cyclic Codes -- Groups and Cryptography -- The Structure of Groups -- Symmetry
Summary This text seeks to generate interest in abstract algebra by introducing each new structure and topic via a real-world application. The down-to-earth presentation is accessible to a readership with no prior knowledge of abstract algebra. Students are led to algebraic concepts and questions in a natural way through their everyday experiences. Applications include: Identification numbers and modular arithmetic (linear) error-correcting codes, including cyclic codes ruler and compass constructions cryptography symmetry of patterns in the real plane Abstract Algebra: Structure and Application is suitable as a text for a first course on abstract algebra whose main purpose is to generate interest in the subject, or as a supplementary text for more advanced courses. The material paves the way to subsequent courses that further develop the theory of abstract algebra and will appeal to students of mathematics, mathematics education, computer science, and engineering interested in applications of algebraic concepts
Analysis computerwetenschappen
computer sciences
wiskunde
mathematics
algebra
lineaire algebra
linear algebra
matrices
Mathematics (General)
Wiskunde (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 12, 2014)
Subject Algebra, Abstract.
Algebra, Abstract
Genre/Form Textbooks
Textbooks.
Form Electronic book
Author Morandi, Patrick J., 1960- author
ISBN 9783319044989
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3319044974
9783319044972
9780387715681
0387715681