COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to commutative algebra aimed at preparing students for further study in algebra, number theory, and algebraic geometry (e.g. 18.708, 18.725, and 18.737). See OCW for the 2008 version of this course.
Prerequisites: A year of algebra groups covering groups, rings, and fields at the level of 18.701/2.
RECENT UPDATES
10-21-26 Problem Set 4 has been posted. It is due by midnight on Friday, 10/30.
10-20-26 The slides for Lecture 11 have been posted.
10-20-26 The solutions to the first midterm have been posted.
10-20-26 The slides for Lecture 10 have been posted.
