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Rings and Fields
This course formally introduces rings and fields, which have been encountered at 100- and 200-level in special situations, and investigates their algebraic structure. It gives a deeper understanding of these algebraic concepts and thus provides a thorough grounding in the algebraic theory which underpins modern applications like cryptography, error-correcting codes, number theory or finite mathematics. If you are interested in any of these subjects or if you want to see how algebraic theory can be applied to solve certain geometric construction problems or prove their impossibility, then this is the course to take.See MATH321.
Students successfully completing this course should:understand a range of basic algebraic concepts.have developed a high level of competence at core algebraic skills.be able to confidently apply algebraic concepts in practical settings.be able to present clear and logical mathematical arguments.
Subject to approval of the Head of School.
MATH321
Gunter Steinke
School of Mathematics and Statistics Postgraduate Handbook Mathematics and Statistics Honours Booklet LEARN
Domestic fee $950.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Mathematics and Statistics .