Spring 2007 Course Syllabus
Course: 0576.001.
Course Title: Abstract Algebra II.
Time: MW 11:40 - 1PM.
Place: Wachman Hall, Rm. 527.
Instructor: Lorenz, Martin W.
Instructor Office: Wachman Hall, Rm. 528.
Instructor Email: martin.lorenz@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: (215)204-5013.
Office Hours: MW 9:30-10:30 and by appointment on Fridays.
Prerequisites: Math575 or permission of instructor.
Textbook: Dummit & Foote: Abstract Algebra, 3rd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2004 (same as for Math575).
Course Goals: This course is the continuation of Math575. It gives an introduction to the basic notions and methods of modern (abstract) algebra.
Topics Covered: The main topics this semester are: (1) Field (Galois) theory and (2) Rings and Modules. We will begin with topics from Chapter 9 and then continue with Chapters 13 and 14. Afterwards, we will cover Chapter 12. If time permits, the course will finish with a selection of topics from Chapter 15.
Course Grading: Same as for Math575: the midterm score and the total score from all homework assignments will each count for 30% and the final exam will count for 40% of your course grade.
Exam Dates: There will be a Midterm Exam on Wednesday, March 21 and a comprehensive Final Exam on Friday, May 4. Both exams will be given from 11-1 in the usual class room (Wachman 527).
Attendance Policy: Attendance will not be monitored.
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