INSTRUCTOR: Vivek Dhand, dhand@math.msu.edu
OFFICE: A300 Wells Hall
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment.
LECTURE: TuWF, 12:40-2:30, Engineering Building Room 1202.
TEXT: Abstract Algebra: An Introduction (2nd Edition) by Thomas W. Hungerford.
HOMEWORK: Homework will usually be due every Wednesday. You are encouraged to work in groups, but the final writeup must be your own. You should acknowledge the contributions of others, when appropriate. I will post notes, homework sets, and solutions below.
Homework 1 Due 7/15
Lecture 6 The Euler phi function and Euler's theorem.
Homework 2 Due 7/22
Homework 3 Due 7/29
Homework 4 Due 8/5
Homework 5 Due 8/12
Homework 6 Due 8/18
Important dates for Second summer session syllabus 7/6/2009-8/20/2009:
1.) Close of computer/telephone enrollment for Second Half Session -- Wednesday July 8.
2.) Last day to late add or change sections in A212 Wells Hall --Friday July 10.
3.) End of 100% refund period for First Half Session -- Thursday July 16.
4.) Middle of Second Half Session--Tuesday July 28. --Last day for withdrawal or dropping Second Half- Session courses with no grade reported.
5.) End of Second Half Session--Thursday August 20.
FINAL EXAM: The final exam will be given on the last day of class: Wednesday, August 19.
GRADES: In most cases, your final course grade will be primarily determined by the total out of 800 points from homework (600 points) and the final exam (200 points). Approximate grade-lines for the course are as follows:
720-800 is 4.0
640-720 is 3.5
560-640 is 3.0
480-560 is 2.5
400-480 is 2.0
320-400 is 1.5
240-320 is 1.0
below 240 is 0.0
If your total is near a border line, it will be handled individually with consideration of other factors such as attendance, classroom contributions, improvement over time, clarity of homework, etc.