This book provides an in-depth introduction to real-world abstract algebraic problems. Chapters examine the prerequisite mathematics needed, block designs, coding theory, and cryptography while the final chapters cover counting techniques, including Pólya's and Burnside's theorems. Eliminating the need for heavy number crunching, sophisticated m
This book provides an in-depth introduction to real-world abstract algebraic problems. Chapters examine the prerequisite mathematics needed, block designs, coding theory, and cryptography while the final chapters cover counting techniques, including Pólya's and Burnside's theorems. Eliminating the need for heavy number crunching, sophisticated m