MAT 4233.901
Spring 2006

Modern Abstract Algebra  

Course:             MAT 4233.901, Modern Abstract Algebra
Call Number:   24999
Prerequisite:     MAT 2213 (Calculus III)
Room:               BV 3.318  
Time:                Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2:00 – 2:50 pm
Text:                 Undergraduate Algebra by Serge Lange, 3^rdEdition, Springer

Instructor:       Dr. Gregory P. Wene
                         Office: FS 4.412                      458-2927
                         Hours: 1:00 - 1:45 pm Monday and Wednesday
                          e-mail: gwene@utsa.edu

Attendance:    Your regular attendance is desired.

Grade:           Midterm exams:        60%
                         Homework:                   20%
                         Final:                            20%

Midterm exams will be given on Friday, February 24 and Friday, April 14. There is NO make up for any missed quizzes or midterm exams. If a midterm exam is missed for medical reason or other reason beyond the student's control (verifiable), then the final exam score may be used as a substitute to replace the missing grade.

Homework:         A list of exercises is attached; once I have lectured upon the material you will be responsible for the homework. I will ask for homework each Monday.

Drop Date:     Tuesday, March 28, is the last day to drop a course
                       and receive an automatic grade of` ``W”.

Final:             Friday, May 12, 2006, 7:30 – 10:15 am.

Purpose:         This course provides an introduction to groups and rings and the techniques used to study these structures.

Scope:            We will do parts of chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the text. The student is expected to do all assigned exercises. Mathematics is not a spectator sport.