MATH 3360 — Applicable Algebra
General Information
Introduction to the concepts and methods of abstract algebra that are of interest in applications. Covers the basic theory of groups, rings, and fields and their applications to such areas as public-key cryptography and error-correcting codes. Applications include the RSA cryptosystem and use of finite fields to construct error-correcting codes. Topics include elementary number theory, Euclidean algorithm, prime factorization, congruences, theorems of Fermat and Euler, elementary group theory, Chinese remainder theorem, factorization in the ring of polynomials, and classification of finite fields.
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, MATH 3360
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Karola Meszaros | 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.