Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Sections 2.1 and 2.2, due on Sept 1

1. I still have trouble reading the mathematical language, for example, reading proofs and theorems and definitions. In 2.2 Definition 2.2.1 where it talks about how divisibility is denoted and how it will be referred to throughout the book initially gives me trouble understanding it. The notation could sometimes be a bit confusing, but I know that it is a very vital part of this class and that it will take much practice.

2. The part I enjoyed most about the reading was the review of rings, commutative rings, integral domains even though I'm still a bit "iffy" on integral domains, It was nice to be able to review material from Abstract Algebra. Since Math 290 (190 as it was called when I took it) Proof by Mathematical Induction has really come to my understanding significantly! Its always nice to see material over again to solidify it in my mind.

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