MAT 236 - Elementary Abstract Algebra

Department: Mathematics

Description: Congruence, rings, integral domains, fields, including rational, real, and complex numbers (trigonometric representation and complex roots), irreducibility of polynomials, homomorphisms.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT 175 and grade of C or better in MAT 260 or concurrent registration

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 10:00 AM - 11:10 AM , Fusun Akman 4.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 234 (STV 234)

Instructor: Fusun Akman

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ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (Required)

ISBN9781111569624

AuthorHUNGERFORD

Edition3RD

PublisherWAD

MSRP $167.00

Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 10:00 AM - 11:10 AM , Fusun Akman 4.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 352 (STV 352)

Instructor: Fusun Akman

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.