2017 Spring Course Syllabus - Mathematics 9011.001
Course: Mathematics 9011.001.
Course Title: Homological Algebra.
Time: 12:30 - 1:50pm.
Place: 527 Wachman.
Instructor: Chelsea Walton.
Instructor Office: 532 Wachman.
Instructor Email: notlaw@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: (none).
Course Web Page: https://math.temple.edu/~notlaw/teaching.html
Office Hours: By appointment.
Prerequisites: Graduate Algebra sequence.
Textbook: An Introduction to Homological Algebra by Weibel, and instructor's notes.
Course Goals: To achieve a deep and well-rounded understanding of homological algebra.
Topics Covered: Chapters 1 - 4, and parts of Chapters 5, 6 and 9, of Weibel.
Course Grading: Six homework assignments - top five worth 10% each; Two essays - worth 25% each.
Exam Dates: Two expository essays, the first due on Thursday March 2nd, and second due on Thursday April 27th.
Attendance Policy: Attending lecture is strongly encouraged.
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