MATH 3311 Algebra I
Students may not take both MATH3310 and MATH3311. This course, with MATH3312, studies the basic structures of abstract algebra. Topics include groups, subgroups, factor groups, Lagrange's Theorem, the Sylow Theorems, rings, ideal theory, integral domains, field extensions, and Galois theory.
Course overview
- Department
- Mathematics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Mathematics B.S.: 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)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.85 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.05 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Keerthi Madapusi | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 7–9 hrs/week | 16 of 19 |
| Fall 2024 | Keerthi Madapusi | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 10+ hrs/week | 14 of 14 |
| Fall 2023 | Mark Reeder | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 10+ hrs/week | 16 of 20 |
| Fall 2023 | Zijian Han | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 10+ hrs/week | 16 of 20 |
| Fall 2022 | Xin Jin | 2.7 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 10+ hrs/week | 21 of 27 |
| Fall 2021 | Dawei Chen | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 7–9 hrs/week | 22 of 32 |