Overview
Math 417 is an introduction to abstract algebra. The main objects of study are groups, which are abstract mathematical objects that reflect the most basic features of many other mathematical constructions. We will also study rings and fields and other abstract mathematical objects, which can be thought of as groups with additional structure.
Syllabus
Prerequisites
MATH 416 or one of MATH 410, MATH 415 together with one of MATH 347, MATH 348, CS 374; or consent of instructor
Tuition
| Undergraduate Students | |
| Graduate Students | |
| Courseware Cost | None |
Students must be able to view assignments online, write out solutions, then scan or take photos of their written work and upload it to Moodle.
Students with a Bachelor's degree will be assessed graduate level tuition rate for this course. However, one cannot receive graduate level credit for courses numbered below 400 at the University of Illinois.
Testing
Exams: This course has two 90-minute midterm tests and a 3-hour final exam.
Proctorship Information:
Proctorship Information: All exams in this course may be taken online.
Please refer to our Proctor Information page for further exam taking information.
Once registered, students can also find relevant exam taking information and all other course requirements within their Nexus student dashboard.
Course Options
Please Note:
Students currently registered in a University of Illinois Graduate Degree program will be restricted from registering in 16-week Academic Year-term NetMath courses. Matriculating UIUC Grad students will be allowed to register in Summer Session II NetMath courses.
This page has information regarding the self-paced, rolling enrollment course. If you are a UIUC student interested in taking a course during the summer, you may be interested in a Summer Session II course.
Instructor
Individual students enrolled in this course are assigned to a course instructor.
Course Timeline
Time in the course begins on the date your registration is processed. This course is 16 weeks long with the possibility of purchasing up to two 1-month extensions.
Students with course start dates on or after 1/1/2023:
Extension information is posted here. Extension applications must be made via the student Nexus Dashboard. Nexus access will be granted upon course registration.