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MATH 3310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra

Students may not take both MATH3310 and MATH3311. This course studies four fundamental algebraic structures: groups, including subgroups, cyclic groups, permutation groups, symmetry groups and Lagrange's Theorem; rings, including sub-rings, integral domains, and unique factorization domains; polynomials, including a discussion of unique factorization and methods for finding roots; and fields, introducing the basic ideas of field extensions and ruler and compass constructions.

Course overview

Department
Mathematics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
MATH2216 or MATH2211 and MATH2210 or MCMA2210

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Mathematics B.A.: Required mathematics courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: Upper-level mathematics option (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics: 12 elective credits, chosen from (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.85 / 5

Based on 275 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Tao Li · Gasson Hall 210 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered