2.3 3.1, due on May 4

(Difficult)
Learning the definitions of 3.1 seems like it will be the most difficult. I suppose it will be necessary to memorize the various axioms that must be satisfied for each type of ring or field.

(Reflective)
3.1 begins the sections on abstract algebra. The introduction to the chapter was interesting--Learning how to group mathematical systems by their properties will be a useful exercise, and gleaning what those properties imply will sharpen my ability cut to the essence of any problem.