3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Upper DivisionFundamental properties of integers, polynomials, groups, rings, and fields, with emphasis on problem solving and applications. Not open to students with credit in MA 45000.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate knowledge of: divisibility properties of integers and polynomials, structure theory of groups and examples of groups, structure theory of rings and examples of rings, basic theory of fields.
2Demonstrate knowledge of the proofs of facts covered in the course.