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Undergraduate

An Application of Dihedral Groups (UMAP)

Author: Joseph A. Gallian


This module has students become familiar with the basic properties of a group through an approach which is concrete and geometrical in favor. Students are exposed to a possible application of the dihedral groups and are given group theory exercises. Students are also motivated to want to learn more about groups.

Table of Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION TO GROUPS

2. AN APPLICATION OF THE DIHEDRAL GROUPS

3. REFERENCES

4. SUGGESTED READINGS

5. SUGGESTED FILMS

6. ANSWERS TO EXERCISES FOR SECTION 1

7. ANSWERS TO EXERCISES FOR SECTION 2

©1981 by COMAP, Inc.
UMAP Module
19 pages

Mathematics Topics:

Abstract & Linear Algebra

Application Areas:

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Prerequisites:

None

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