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Anybody know the name of the MIT course number for Abstract Algebra . Is it even listed as a course on the MIT opencourseware website?
mathwonk said:18.701,18.702,
algebra I, algebra II,
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/courses/courses/index.htm#Mathematics
the course apparently used the text Algebra by michael artin however and the lecture notes on the site do not seem to form a good substitute for that text. i recommend buying the book. it is one of the books that is worth the price, especially if you get a good price on a used copy.
The MIT course number for abstract algebra is 18.701.
Yes, 18.701 is a required course for mathematics majors at MIT. It is usually taken in the second year of undergraduate studies.
Yes, non-mathematics majors can take 18.701 as an elective course. However, it is recommended that students have a strong background in mathematics before enrolling in this course.
18.701 covers fundamental concepts in abstract algebra, including groups, rings, fields, and vector spaces. It also delves into more advanced topics such as Galois theory and module theory.
The only prerequisite for 18.701 is a solid understanding of linear algebra and basic proof techniques. Some familiarity with calculus and discrete mathematics may also be helpful.