MATH250A

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MATH 250A - Groups, Rings, and Fields

MathematicsGraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MATH

Course Number

250A

Department

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Groups, Rings, and Fields

Course Description

Group theory, including the Jordan-Holder theorem and the Sylow theorems. Basic theory of rings and their ideals. Unique factorization domains and principal ideal domains. Modules. Chain conditions. Fields, including fundamental theorem of Galois theory, theory of finite fields, and transcendence degree.

Minimum

4

Maximum

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Prerequisites

114 or consent of instructor.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Minimum Hours

9

Maximum Hours

9