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Abstract Algebra II

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Wheatley-Peters W01-0010 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0010
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Introduction to ring and field theory. Topics include: commutative rings, ideals, integral domains, polynomial fields, the theory of extension fields, vector spaces, Galois groups, and the fundamental theorem of Galois theory. Applications include insolvability of certain higher degree polynomials, and other topics as time permits.

Prerequisites

MATH 360

Guest registration opens January 12

Course Details