MATH340 - Algebra II: Rings and Fields
Course: MATH340 (Algebra II: Rings and Fields) in MATH department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 3 • Academic Level: third-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 2 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 4 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 10 advanced courses for further study
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the MATH curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by MATH340
- MATH338 - Advanced Linear Algebra
- MATH439 - Selected Topics in Algebra
- MACM442 - Cryptography
- MATH341 - Algebra III: Groups
- MATH440 - Galois Theory
- MATH441 - Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry
- MATH443 - Combinatorial Theory
- MATH447 - Coding Theory
- MATH450 - Introduction to Topology
- MACM401 - Introduction to Computer Algebra
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning MATH340 at Simon Fraser University should complete 2 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 4-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing MATH340 enables enrollment in 10 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the MATH program.
This third-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for MATH programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.