MATH 541 Modern Algebra 1 covers groups, rings, ideals, homomorphisms, and abstract vector spaces.
Homework and exam difficulty is described as perfect and very doable, with a good textbook provided.
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(MATH 234 or 375), (MATH 320, 340, 341, 345, or 375), and (MATH 341, 375, 421, 467, or 521), graduate/professional standing, or declared in Mathematics VISP (undergraduate or graduate)
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Mikhail Ivanov delivers clear, engaging lectures with ample examples and participation, which reviewers find interesting and enjoyable. He provides strong organizational support and resources, though one student notes he is not very helpful on Piazza.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.07 GPA, 49.1% A/AB (n=57 letter grades).
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Isabella Scott has no reviews in this dataset. Historical reviews for Alexandra Kjuchukova describe arbitrary grading and insensitivity, but these do not apply to the current instructor.
ALEXANDRA KJUCHUKOVA is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
FEDOR NAZAROV is recorded teaching in Spring 2010. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MIKHAIL IVANOV is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ROBERT HARRON is recorded teaching in Fall 2012. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SEAN ROSTAMI is recorded teaching in Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SERGUEI DENISSOV is recorded teaching in Fall 2006. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SHIVA CHIDAMBARAM is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
STEFFEN LEMPP is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ZEV KLAGSBRUN is recorded teaching in Fall 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ZIQUAN YANG is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 38 / 40 | 0 |
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 32 / 40 | 1 |
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Mikhail Ivanov is praised for clear, enjoyable lectures and doable work, though his Piazza support is limited.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.03 GPA, 49.3% A/AB (n=75 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.37 GPA, 66.3% A/AB (n=86 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.06 GPA, 53.7% A/AB (n=95 letter grades).
Homework and exam difficulty is described as perfect and very doable, with a good textbook provided.
The class is organized with helpful resources, but the instructor is not very helpful on Piazza.
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Modern Algebra 1
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