MTH 5542 - Abstract Algebra II

3 Semester Hour(s)

This course covers the elementary theory of rings, polynomial rings, divisibility, unique factorization domains. Integral domains, ideals, factor rings, divisibility in integral domains. Elementary theory of fields. Extension fields. This course contains additional graduate-level content equivalent to a one-hour recitation with the instructor which will further investigate the theoretical aspects of or applications of the topics discussed in the course.

Prerequisite(s): MTH 4441 or MTH 5541.