MATH 402 - Abstract Algebra

4 credit(s)
A survey of fundamental concepts in abstract algebra. Topics may include Group theory, including quotient groups, fundamental results on group homomorphisms and the study of finite groups; Ring theory, including fundamental homomorphism theorems, quotient rings and Euclidean rings, vector spaces and modules; Field theory including field extensions, Galois theory and classical results concerning constructability and solvability.
Offered: Alternate years.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 240 and MATH 306 each with a minimum C grade.