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Fall 2026
Modern Algebra 2
Modern Algebra 2 covers field theory, polynomial roots, and linear algebra topics including canonical forms and determinants.
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Robert Lemke Oliver
Summary
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Historical reviews of Joshua Mundinger, Paul Apisa, Paul Terwilliger, Uri Andrews: Students report substantial weekly homework loads, sometimes exceeding 20 hours, and exams that cover extensive material, though some instructors offer flexibility or generous grading.
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Prerequisites
Course mapMATH 541, graduate/professional standing, or declared in Mathematics VISP (undergraduate or graduate)
- MATH 541
- graduate/professional standing
- declared in Mathematics VISP (undergraduate or graduate)
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- Any of
- MATH 541
- graduate/professional standing
- declared in Mathematics VISP (undergraduate or graduate)
Professors
Fall 2026Historical instructors & teaching patterns
No reviews for current instructor Robert Lemke Oliver are available. Historical reviews for Mustafa Kalafat describe him as available for extra help with fair tests and a syllabus, and highly recommended.
ANDREI CALDARARU is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Spring 2011, Fall 2018, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DMYTRO ARINKIN is recorded teaching in Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2021, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DONALD PASSMAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2009. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JOSHUA MUNDINGER is recorded teaching in Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MICHAEL KEMENY is recorded teaching in Spring 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PAUL APISA is recorded teaching in Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PAUL M TERWILLIGER is recorded teaching in Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
TULLIA DYMARZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
URI ANDREWS is recorded teaching in Spring 2013, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
YOUSHENG SHI is recorded teaching in Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Calendar & sections
Fall 2026Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 40 / 40 | 4 |
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews highlight exceptional lecturers who make abstract algebra engaging and clear, though the course is consistently described as challenging with significant homework demands.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.30 GPA, 60.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.16 GPA, 45.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.34 GPA, 61.3% A/AB (n=31 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Joshua Mundinger, Paul Apisa, Paul Terwilliger, Uri Andrews: Students report substantial weekly homework loads, sometimes exceeding 20 hours, and exams that cover extensive material, though some instructors offer flexibility or generous grading.
Historical reviews of Mustafa Kalafat, Tullia Dymarz, Uri Andrews, Yousheng Shi: Approachable instructors who provide clear examples and maintain helpful office hours are highly recommended by students for their support and clarity.
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1283 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.
Descriptions compare GPA with this group’s average: at least 0.20 higher or lower; otherwise close to average. Section size uses median recorded enrollment: small up to 30, mid-sized 31–99, large 100+. Lectures and discussion/lab sections are described separately.
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UW–Madison
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Modern Algebra 2
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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