Math 100A (Abstract Algebra) - Fall 2008


Professor: CRISTIAN D. POPESCU  -  Lectures: MWF 9:00-9:50am, in U413-2
    Office Hours: Mo. & We. 10:00 - 11:00,  in  AP&M 6256.
Office: AP&M 6256; Phone: 858-534-6297; E-mail: cpopescu@math.ucsd.edu

Teaching Assistants:

MICHAEL KELLY - Discussion Section: M 6-6:50pm, in AP&M B412
Office Hours: T 11-12  and Th 1-2, in AP&M 5412
E-mail: mbkelly@math.ucsd.edu

DANIEL VALLIÈRES - Discussion Section: M 7-7:50pm, in AP&M B412

Office Hours:Th 3-4pm, F 2-3pm, in AP&M 5132
E-mail: dvallieres@math.ucsd.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 
WHAT IS MATH 100A? This is the first undergraduate course in abstract algebra. In this course we examine topics from group, ring and field theory.

TEXT
  Beachy, J. A.  and Blair, W. D.  Abstract Algebra, Third Edition (Waveland Press Inc., 2006). You are expected to read the text BEFORE each lecture. The students enrolled in this class are expected to be familiar with the material in Chapter I of the textbook (covered  in  Math 109  - Mathematical Reasoning, which is a background requirement for Math 100A.)

EXAMS

GRADING POLICY
IMPORTANT LINKS   Schedule and Homework.



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