This is the syllabus for Math 412. See the links to the right for updated information. Here you'll find information on prerequisites, grading policy, homework, study resources and a tentative course calender.
Course
Office Hours
I am often in my office JXJ 2226, you are encouraged to stop by and see if I am available. My official office hours are
Course Description
Math 412 is continuation of Math 312. We will study the algebraic properties of rings, ideals, quotient rings, integral domains extension fields, and splitting fields. We will also study the Sylow theorems and Galois theory.Prerequisites
C- or better in Math 312.Textbook
The textbook we will use for this course Contemporary Abstract Algebra by Joseph Gallian. I will use the Eigth Edition, which is available at the University Bookstore.
Attendance
Regular attendance is expected. Important dates can be found here.
Homework
You will have weekly homework assignments that will be collected and graded. The problems will range in difficulty and you are encouraged to work together. You must, however, write up your own solutions and acknowledge your collaborators and sources, and staple (or neatly package) your work.Grading
Quizzes
Quizzes will be given frequently. Some quizzes will be group/team quizzes.
Exams
Technology
I do not expect that you will be able to easily do all the homework on your own. You will need to work with others, and you should ask your professor for help. You should not quickly resort to the internet when you are stuck. Being stuck is an important part of the learning process.
If you find hints or solutions on the internet and use them in your solutions, I want you to also include the work you have done on your own up to this point.
Laptops and Cellphones
Do not use your laptop in class unless instructed to do so and please put your phone away while in class. I often find that my most creative thoughts arrive while sitting through a boring lecture. I'll do my best to not be boring, but if I fail give daydreaming a try.
Other Resources
These Abstract Algebra Videos are pretty good.
Both free and paid tutoring is available, in the tutoring lab in NSF 3810.Outcomes & Assesment
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Evaluation of these learning outcomes will be done through a mix of assignments, class exercises, projects, research papers, group work, written & oral quizzes and tests.
Course Description
This course will cover most of Parts 1 and 2 text. We will study groups, subgroups and various classes such as cyclic and permutation groups. We will construct homomorphisms and isomorphisms of groups and use these to classify finite abelian groups.
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