MATH 3340

Abstract Algebra

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

An introduction to structures of abstract algebra, including groups, rings, fields, factorization of polynomials and integers, congruences, and the structure of finite abelian groups. Additional topics include modules over Euclidean domain and Sylow theorems.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MATH 2210, MATH 2230, MATH 2310, or MATH 2940.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both MATH 3340 and MATH 3360, nor for both MATH 3340 and MATH 4340.

Distribution Category (MQR-AS, SMR-AS)

Comments Students who are considering attending graduate school in mathematics might consider taking MATH 4330 after MATH 3340.

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