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Algebra 2: Rings and fields

MTH3150

Synopsis

Rings, fields, ideals, number fields and algebraic extension fields. Coding theory applications of finite fields. Gaussian integers, Hamilton's quaternions. Euclidean Algorithm in rings.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
3
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Science
Faculty
School of Mathematics
Handbook year
2026

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