MATH 4307

Course Outline
Math 4307 Modern Algebra
Fall Semester 2004

Time: 11AM -12 Noon M, W, F DH 327

Instructor: Max Warshauer

Website: www.txstate.edu/mathworks

E-mail: max@txstate.edu

Office: Academic Support Building (ASB) 110  Texas Mathworks

Phone: 245-3439 (office) 396-8281 (home)

Office Hours: 10-11 MWF   Other times by appointment

RequiredText: A First Course in Abstract Algebra, John Fraleigh, 7th edition

Homework Policy: Homework will be assigned every class period. Students are encouraged to work together on the assignments, and then write up their own individual solutions. Written assignments will be turned in the following class. Redone problems will be accepted if resubmitted by the next class after the assignment is returned. All assignments should be kept together in a homework notebook

Bonus: Students may write a short article for Math Explorer Magazine
(grades 4-8). The form of the article is open-ended. This can add up to 4 points to the final average.

Make-up Policy: No make-up tests will be given without prior arrangement.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is strongly encouraged. I hope that you will all enjoy class and want to come every day. Students will be required to make class presentations about their homework problems which will become part of the homework grade.

Final Average:[(Midterm) + (Final) + 2 (Homework)]/4 + Bonus
 
Drop Policy: The final date to withdraw with NO RECORD assigned is Sept. 10. If you drop after Sept. 14, your grade will be determined using the formula above. This may result in an “F” in the course. If you drop the course, it is important to stop by and see me to verify whether you will receive a “W” or “F”. The final date to drop is November 22.

Disability Needs: Students with special needs, as documented by the Office of Disability Services, should identify themselves at the beginning of the semester. We will be happy to work with any students with special needs.

Academic Honesty Policy: We follow the Texas State Academic Honesty policy, as outlined in UPPS No. 07.10.01.

Course Description:
In this course, we will cover elementary set theory, structures, functions, and basic concepts of modern algebra. This includes groups, homomorphisms, and an introduction to rings and fields. The course will emphasize writing careful, rigorous proofs.

Assignment 1: p.8 2,3,11,12,16,17
Assignment 2: p.10 25,26,29,30,33,36
Assignment 3: p.19 3,12,13,17,18,41
Assignment 4: p.26 4,7,8,10,12
Assignment 5: p.27 30,31,32,34,37
Assignment 6: p.34 2,3,4,5,11,27,29,31