TEW - Algebra and Number Theory (2024)
Speakers and Syllabus
Syllabus:
Name of the Speaker with affiliation |
No. of Lectures |
Detailed Syllabus |
P Srinivas, IMSc Chennai |
6 |
Divisibility, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, Euclidean algorithm, prime numbers, averages of arithmetic functions. |
Amber Habib, Shiv Nadar instittution of Eminence |
4 |
Geometric properties of matrix groups: SO(3), SU(2), O(n) and SO(n). |
Prof. Geetha Venkataraman, |
4 |
Proof of Sylow's Theorems and Cauchy's Theorem using group actions, review of external, internal and semi direct products, groups of order pq, review of fundamental Theorem of finite abelian groups, p-groups, nilpotent groups, solvable groups, groups of certain order that have to be solvable, simple groups, the smallest insolvable group is A_5. |
A. Satyanarayana Reddy, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence |
4 |
Basic definitions and examples of Rings, subrings, ideals, UFD, PID, ED, Polynomial rings, Number of units, zero divisors, nilpotent elements, irreducible, reducible and primes elements in the ring Z_n, Finite fields, Discrete valuation rings. |
References:
- Introduction to analytic number theory by Tom M. Apostol.
- M. Artin, Algebra, Second Edition
- Joseph Gallian, Contemporary Abstract Algebra.
- Abstract Algebra by David S. Dummit and Richard M. Foote.
Name of the tutors:
S. No. |
Name |
Affiliation |
1 |
Ms. Khyati Sharma |
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence |
2 |
Mr. Shrinit Singh |
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence |
3 |
Ms. Kavita Samant |
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence |
Time Table
Day |
Date |
Lecture 1 (9.30–11:00) |
Tea (11:00-11:15) |
Lecturer 2 (11.15–12.45) |
|
Lunch (12.45 – 2.00) |
Lecture 3 (2.00-3.30) |
Tea (3.30 -3.45) |
Discussion (3:45-4:45) |
Snacks (4.45 – 5.00) |
Mon |
5th Feb |
KS |
|
AH |
|
ASR |
|
KS+KS1+ KS2 |
|
|
Tue |
6th Feb |
KS |
|
AH |
|
|
ASR |
|
AH+KS1+SS |
|
Wed |
7th Feb |
KS |
|
GV |
|
|
ASR |
|
GV+KS1+SS |
|
Thu |
8th Feb |
KS |
|
GV |
|
|
AH |
|
KS+KS1+ KS2 |
|
Fri |
9th Feb |
KS |
|
GV |
|
|
AH |
|
GV+KS2+SS |
|
Sat |
10th Feb |
KS |
|
GV |
|
|
ASR |
|
ASR+KS2+SS |
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Full forms for the abbreviations of speakers and tutors:
Speakers:
KS: K. Srinivas,
AH: Amber Habib,
GV: Geetha Venkataraman
ASR: A. Satyanarayana Reddy
Tutors:
KS1: Khyati Sharma
SS: Shrinit Singh
KS2: Kavita Samant