MATH 3340 — Abstract Algebra
General Information
An introduction to structures of abstract algebra, including groups, rings, fields, factorization of polynomials and integers, congruences, and the structure of finite abelian groups. Additional topics include modules over Euclidean domain and Sylow theorems. Students considering graduate school in mathematics might consider taking MATH 4330 after MATH 3340.
Full Cornell course description (SP26)
Credits: 4
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: MATH 2210, MATH 2230, MATH 2310, MATH 2940, or equivalent.
Forbidden overlaps: MATH 3340 and MATH 3360, nor for both MATH 3340 and MATH 4340
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Francis Wagner | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.