2023-2024 Catalog

MATH 320 Algebra

A first course in abstract algebra. Topics will be chosen from group theory (basic axioms and theorems concerning subgroups, cosets, normal subgroups, group homomorphisms), ring theory (basic axioms and theorems concerning subrings, ideals, ring homomorphisms, quotient rings), and field theory.  Applications to areas such as chemistry, coding theory, and cryptography may be included. 

 

Credits

4 units

Prerequisite

MATH 210

Core Requirements Met

  • Mathematics/Science