MA 413 - Algebra: Rings and Fields

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
This course studies two algebraic structures called rings and fields-sets that have numerous fundamental properties under two operations that act like addition and multiplication. They arise in many settings, including the study of polynomials and matrices, as well as rational, real, and complex numbers. Topics include basic definitions, ideals, quotient rings, prime factorization, integral domains, ring homomorphisms, and field extensions. (U) Fall
Prerequisite(s): MA 200 and MA 310