<p>I mean the graduate level algebra (i'm an undergrad by the way). I want to take it next fall and it'll be my first graduate level math class, so could anyone be so kind and tell me what to expect (like how is this class organised, how much harder it is compared to undergrad upper divs, how is it graded, etc.)? what prior knowledge is assumed (besides math 110A/B/C)? Thanks!</p>
<p>From a quick google search, here’s a course content description for 210A from Fall 2008:
<a href=“http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/courses/grad/math210abc/F08-math210a.pdf[/url]”>http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/courses/grad/math210abc/F08-math210a.pdf</a></p>
<p>The Algebra 110A/B/C series is a prerequisite. In general, graduate level algebra is a whole different BEAST from the undergraduate algebra coursework. At many universities, the lower level courses involve mostly matrix algebra. The graduate courses tend to focus more on real/complex vector spaces (and transformations) with proofs. Here’s an example of course commutative problems posted for 210C: <a href=“http://www.math.ucla.edu/~rse/210c.1.12s/hw.pdf[/url]”>http://www.math.ucla.edu/~rse/210c.1.12s/hw.pdf</a></p>
<p>No real prior knowledge is assumed. The class will cover all the material from 110ABC in a short amount of time.</p>
<p>The main prerequisite is being good at math.</p>
<p>^Have you taken it before? who did you take it with? balmer’s teaching it next fall</p>
<p>No, I haven’t taken it.</p>
<p>do you know anyone who has taken it then? I’d really like to know more about it…</p>
<p>I do know some people that have. If you post on the Math major facebook group, one of them might see it</p>