Math 540A Abstract Algebra I

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Exams:

SYLLABUS

Math 540A, Abstract Algebra I
When: TR 4:20-6pm
Where: Simpson Tower F213 (the department seminar room)

Instructor:

Gary Brookfield
Office: Simpson Tower 204
Office Hours: TR 3:00-4:20 or by appointment
Phone: (323) 343-2162
Email: gbrookf@calstatela.edu

Prerequisites: Math 455 or equivalent.

Recommended Textbook: Dummit and Foote, Abstract Algebra, 3rd edition, Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0471433347. A lot of math for a reasonable price! You may be able to find a copy to download on the web. You may also want to make use of your old Math 455 textbook.

Course Material:
This course will give an introduction to the theory of groups, culminating with the Sylow theorems. From the textbook, this is Chapters 1-5. Time permitting, we will have a brief introduction to rings from Chapter 7.

Homework: I will assign homework most lectures. It will be due on the day of the following lecture -- not necessarily during lecture. You can email homework if needed. Late homework is not accepted. If you have a valid reason for missing a homework set, you need to discuss your situation with me. When I calculate your final grade I will drop the lowest homework score.

Exams: There will be a midterm exam and the final exam.
Midterm Exam: Thursday, October 29, at the regular class meeting time and place.
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 8, 4:30-7pm

Grades: Your final grade will be determined from the exams and quizzes with the following weights:
Homework : 25%
Midterm exam: 25% each
Final exam: 50%