Math 505: Abstract Algebra
Spring 2008
Instructor: Ling Long
Office:
Carver Hall 452
Phone:
515-294-8150
E-mail:
linglongATiastate.edu
Office Hours: M 3:10pm-4pm, W 1:10pm-2pm, F 10.10-11a.m
Textbook : Dummit and Foote, Abstract Algebra, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2004,
Dr. Richard Ng's notes will be handed out during the semester.
References: Smith and Romanowska, Post-Modern Algebra, Wiley, 1999.
Hungerford, Algebra, Graduate Texts in Mathematics 73, Springer-Verlag, New York-Berlin, 1980.
Jacobson, Basic Algebra I, 2nd Edition, W. H. Freeman and Company, New York, 1985.
Herstein, Topics in Algebra, 2nd Edition, Xerox College Publishing, Lexington, Mass.-Toronto, Ont., 1975
Course Description: The course is a continuation of math504. Chapters 9, 13, 14, 12, and 10 will be covered. Modules over rings, particularly PID, and its applications, Galois theory and some elementary category theory with emphasis on modules will be studied. Lecture notes will be handed out during the course.
Grading Policy:
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Grading |
2 Midterm Exams |
Homework
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Cumulative Final |
The first midterm will be given on Feb. 22 on Chapter 9 and 10. The second midterm is a take home midterm will be given on March 24 and collected on March 31. No class on March 28, Friday.
Weekly homework assignments will be given in the class. Students are encouraged to study together and write up their own solutions for the homework assignments. Only some of the assigned problems from the homework will be graded but students are required to complete all their homework in order to understand the material and develop the skill.
No make-up exams will be given unless a compelling documented excuse is presented. Any cheating or dishonesty will be treated seriously, especially in an examination, and a grade of zero will usually be given.
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Approximate letter grade corresponding to the course final score: |
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Percentage |
90 |
85 |
80 |
75 |
70 |
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Grade |
A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
Disability Policy: Please address any special needs or special accommodations with me at the beginning of the semester or as soon as you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Disability Resources (DR) office (515-294-6624). DR is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076.