Fall
2004
Mathematics 301
Introduction to
Abstract Algebra
| Class Hours: | MWF 2:10p.m.-3p.m. (at 004 Carver Hall) |
| Instructor: | Dr. Ling Long |
| Course website: | http://orion.math.iastate.edu/linglong/math301F04.htm |
| Office: | 452 Carver Hall |
| Phone: | 515-294-8150 (O) |
| E-mail: | linglong@iastate.edu |
| Office Hours: | (MWF: 1:10p.m.-2:00p.m. , MW 3:10p.m.-4p.m., and by appointment) |
Text Book: Joseph A. Gallian, Contemporary Abstract Algebra, 5th Ed (We will cover Chapters 1-11.)
Course description: Introduction to the theory of groups. Emphasis on writing proofs.
Tentative Course Schedule:
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|
Topics |
Time period (in week) |
|
Chapter 0 |
Integers and equivalent relations |
2 |
|
Chapter 1-5 |
Groups: Definition and examples |
7 |
| First midterm exam | ||
|
Chapter 6-11 |
Groups II |
6 |
| Final exam |
Grading:
| Midterm Exams: | There will be one in class midterm exam. |
| Final: | The final will be 120 minutes long. The exact time for the final will be posted on this website later. |
| Homework: | Homework assignments will be assigned and collected biweekly. |
| Quizzes: | There will be
about 10 20-minute quizzes. No
make-up quiz will be given. Two lowest
quiz scores will be dropped in the end. |
|
Grading |
Quizzes |
Homework |
Midterm Exam (25%) |
Final Exam |
Students are encouraged to study and work together but copying each other's work is not acceptable. Any cheating or dishonesty will be treated seriously, especially in an examination, and a grade of zero will usually be given. Final course grade will solely base on the performance on exams, quizzes and homework.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor early in the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the Disability Resources (DR) office, located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076, 515-294-6624.