MATH 3360

MATH 3360

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


Prerequisites MATH 2210, MATH 2230, MATH 2310, MATH 2940, or equivalent.

Forbidden Overlaps MATH 3340, MATH 3360, MATH 4340

Distribution Requirements (MQL-AG, OPHLS-AG), (SMR-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2368 MATH 3360   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Meszaros, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2369 MATH 3360   LEC 002

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Meszaros, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6251 MATH 3360   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6252 MATH 3360   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6253 MATH 3360   DIS 203

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6254 MATH 3360   DIS 204

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person