This page includes information about aim and learning outcomes, teachers, literature, examination, examination procedures and course evaluation. The program for all teaching sessions can be found on a separate page (Course syllabus).

Aim and learning outcomes

The aim and learning outcomes of the course can be found in the course plan.

Teachers

Examiner and lecturer: Julia Brandes

Course literature

Main reference: Juliusz Brzezinski, Galois Theory Through Exercises, Springer 2018

Supplementary reference: Ian Stewart, Galois Theory, 3rd/4th/5th edition (for a more complete account of the theory)

A proof of the transcendence of \(e\) and \(\pi\).

English-Swedish mathematical dictionary.

Examination

Written examination at the end of the course.

Examination procedures

In Chalmers student portal you can read about what rules apply when writing exams at Chalmers campus. There is a schedule when and where the exams are given.

Before the exam, it is important that you sign up for the examination. You sign up through Ladok.

At the exam, you should be able to show valid identification.

After the exam has been graded, you can see your results in Ladok.

At the annual (regular) examination:
When it is practical, a separate review is arranged. The date of the review will be announced here on the course homepage. Anyone who can not participate in the review may thereafter retrieve and review their exam at the Mathematical sciences student office. Check that you have the right grades and score. Any complaints about the marking must be submitted in writing at the office, where there is a form to fill out.

At re-examination:
Exams are reviewed and retrieved at the Mathematical sciences student office. Check that you have the right grades and score. Any complaints about the marking must be submitted in writing at the office, where there is a form to fill out.

Course evaluation

At the beginning of the course, at least two student representatives should have been appointed to carry out the course evaluation together with the teachers. The evaluation takes place through conversations between teachers and student representatives during the course and at a meeting after the end of the course when the survey result is discussed and a report is written.

Student representatives

The following students have been appointed:

Program

The program can be found on the Course syllabus.