Math 430, Math 5302
Modern Algebra
Introduction to groups, rings, and fields. Includes permutation groups, group and ring homomorphisms, field extensions, connections with linear algebra. Prerequisite: Math 310, Math 429 or permission of the instructor.
Instructors
Jesus Sanchez, Mohan Kumar, Roya Beheshti Zavareh, Xiang Tang
Reviews
2 or less hrs/week
Tang is a treat! Although I think you don’t learn as much as you could
12/10/2025
Dr. Tang constantly encouraged us to discuss the material with each other, which is somewhat uncommon in math. His classroom always felt welcoming and safe. The homework assignments were shockingly easy and the exams were also not very challenging, but I don't think that's inappropriate for a first class in abstract algebra.
6/22/2025
His modern algebra class made me give up pursuing math in grad school. I guess I should thank him
4/7/2021