Math 371 - Algebra

Lectures: MWF 1-2, DRLB A7

Course Description

Course Outline:

This is the second semester of an introductory abstract algebra sequence. We will cover Rings, Modules, Fields, and the Sylow theorems. Time permitting, we may also touch on Galois theory and group representation theory.

Text:

Michael Artin Algebra

Office Hours:

WF 12-1, DRL 4N59

Grading:

Midterm (takehome), week after Spring break - 20 percent

Final (takehome) - last week of class, 30 percent

Homework - 50 percent

Homework:

Homework problems will be assigned each Wednesday and made available on this web page. They will be due the following Friday at the beginning of class. Late homework will not be accepted. Group-work is encouraged, but write-ups must be done individually.

Exams:

There will be one takehome midterm in March, and a takehome final at the end of the semester.

TA:

The TA for the course is Cherng-Tiao Perng. Tel: (215) 898-7836, Office: DRL 4C1.