This work is suited for an undergraduate algebra course culminating in a discussion on Galois theory. It provides an introduction to group theory and ring theory en route. In addition, there is a chapter on groups - including applications to error-correcting codes and to solving Rubik's cube.

This work is suited for an undergraduate algebra course culminating in a discussion on Galois theory. It provides an introduction to group theory and ring theory en route. In addition, there is a chapter on groups - including applications to error-correcting codes and to solving Rubik's cube.