MATH 3312 Algebra II
This course, with MATH3311, 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 Spring
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
- 4.04 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.24 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Keerthi Madapusi | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 10+ hrs/week | 12 of 17 |
| Spring 2025 | Maksym Fedorchuk | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 11 |
| Spring 2024 | Mark Reeder | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 10+ hrs/week | 15 of 18 |
| Spring 2023 | Xin Jin | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 7–9 hrs/week | 15 of 19 |
| Spring 2022 | Dawei Chen | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 7–9 hrs/week | 14 of 24 |
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Sections
- Section 01