Week10 - Fields, Polynomials #

This week we introduce fields. Then we talk about polynomials over rings and practice some essential results and methods.

Resources #

• Fields, Polynomials Slides: pdf
• Kahoot: link
• Exercises + Solutions: pdf
• Solution Footnote 14: pdf
• Intro Slides: pdf

This week the exercises and everything related to the topic are on the slides.

Notes on Last Exercise Sheet #

• If you make a case distinction but don’t use the assumption of the case then probably something is wrong with your proof.
• If you are given a hint and don’t use it, then double check your proof.

Exercise Sheet Recommendations #

All of the exercises are fun. Skip 10.7 and 10.8 if you don’t have time.