Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Abstract Algebra - The Basics of Groups

Michael Penn via YouTube

Overview

Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Learn the fundamental concepts of group theory in abstract algebra through this comprehensive video series spanning over 6 hours. Master the definition of groups and explore basic examples before progressing to general group properties and the group of units modulo n. Understand subgroups through the subgroup test and examine the center of a group, coset equality, and Lagrange's Theorem. Dive into group isomorphisms and their properties, including the classification of cyclic groups with numerous practical examples. Explore advanced topics such as Cayley's Theorem, direct products of groups, and internal direct products of subgroups. Study group homomorphisms, normal subgroups, and quotient groups, including specific applications to quaternions. Investigate the relationship between quotient groups and centers, homomorphisms and element order, and kernels of homomorphisms. Master the three fundamental isomorphism theorems for groups with practical applications, and conclude with inner automorphisms and advanced theorem applications.

Syllabus

Abstract Algebra | Definition of a Group and Basic Examples
Abstract Algebra | General properties of groups.
Abstract Algebra | Group of Units modulo n
Abstract Algebra | The notion of a subgroup.
Abstract Algebra | The subgroup test
Abstract Algebra | The center of a group.
Abstract Algebra | Coset equality.
Abstract Algebra | Lagrange's Theorem
Abstract Algebra | Group Isomorphisms
Abstract Algebra | Properties of isomorphisms.
Abstract Algebra | The classification of cyclic groups.
Lots of group isomorphism examples.
Abstract Algebra | Cayley's Theorem
Abstract Algebra | Direct product of groups.
Abstract Algebra | Internal direct product of subgroups.
Abstract Algebra | Group homomorphisms
Abstract Algebra | Normal Subgroups
Abstract Algebra | Quotient Groups
Abstract Algebra | Subgroups and quotient groups of the quaternions.
Abstract Algebra | If G/Z(G) is cyclic then G is abelian.
Abstract Algebra | Homomorphisms and the order of an element.
Abstract Algebra | The kernel of a homomorphism
Abstract Algebra | When is this a homomorphism?
Abstract Algebra | First Isomorphism Theorem for Groups
Abstract Algebra | The Second Isomorphism Theorem for Groups
Abstract Algebra | The inner automorphisms of a group.
Abstract Algebra | The third isomorphism theorem for groups.
Abstract Algebra | A nice application of the second isomorphism theorem.
Abstract Algebra | Third isomorphism application.

Taught by

Michael Penn

Reviews

Start your review of Abstract Algebra - The Basics of Groups

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.