Abstract Algebra (MATH 741) covers finite groups and noncommutative rings, including Sylow theorems and Wedderburn theorems.
The homework is described as unique and interesting, but reviewers note that completing these assignments takes a significant amount of time.
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Graduate/professional standing or member of the Pre-Masters Mathematics (Visiting International) Program
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Jordan Ellenberg is described as an incredible lecturer who makes the course coherent and intuitive. Reviewers appreciate his interesting homework assignments, though they note these tasks require a significant amount of time to complete.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.65 GPA, 74.2% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2020: 3.55 GPA, 72.4% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.69 GPA, 84.4% A/AB (n=45 letter grades).
Historical reviewer Donald Passman received a quality rating of 5 and a difficulty rating of 1, describing the course as 'Simply the best' in 2012.
DONALD PASSMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2009, Fall 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JORDAN ELLENBERG is recorded teaching in Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 40 | 0 |
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Jordan Ellenberg delivers coherent, intuitive lectures that reviewers praise highly, though the course involves interesting but time-consuming homework assignments.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.69 GPA, 84.4% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.55 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.53 GPA, 64.5% A/AB (n=31 letter grades).
The homework is described as unique and interesting, but reviewers note that completing these assignments takes a significant amount of time.
Students find the lectures incredibly engaging and the course structure intuitive, making the instructor a standout choice for this course.
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Abstract Algebra
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