MTH2121: Algebra and Number Theory

-Examination (3 hours): 70%
-Assignments and tests: 30%

Awesome unit, I find it quite manageable so if anyone is consider doing a higher maths level unit, may I suggest this. The lecturer (Norm) was excellent at explaining all the group theory etc. and for once the written notes were useful compared to other units. The tutorial was engaging enough that I never skipped out on a single one until the new guy for number theory came in. I reckon this unit is good for people who wants a taste of pure maths, its not overly complicated but it had some proofs which was fun to learn.

However I must emphasis on the fact that I enjoyed this unit purely because Norm was an excellent lecturer/tutor so if Daniel Delbourgo or Daniel Horsley ever teaches this unit, I recommend to just buy the book and read it at home.

Dr Tom Hall (Number Theory) and Dr Norm Do (Algebra)

2 past exams, one came with solution

4 Out of 5

Yes, only voice recorded

-Recommended: A Book of Abstract Algebra by Charles C. Pinter

-Three 1-hour lectures
-One 1-hour support class per week

Semester 1, 2013

77 D

6 assignments, in total worth 30% of marks, exam is worth 70%

Didn't go to any lectures, however I heard that they weren't that uesful, tutes don't help much, basically they don't cover anything in tutes, you just do your own work and ask some questions if you got trouble. Most people who do this unit are probably thinking of majoring in pure mathematics, so self studying would be the best. Exams sometimes don't even relate to what you learn, and what you learn don't even get tested on the exams. However it is a good unit for those who like pure maths and would like to do reading beyond what's required and just have a passion for number theory/algebra in general. So in summary to enjoy and hopefully do well in this unit, you should do lots of private study, study beyond what's taught.

Daniel Delbourgo, Daniel Horsley

Yes, only 2 was given with solutions, however past exams dates back to 2002.

2 of 5

None

Fraleigh's first course in abstract algebra for the algebra component, wikipedia for number theory.

3 Lectures per week (1 hr), 1 tute per week (1 hr), 6 assignments in total and 1 exam

2011, sem 1

99 HD