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
- Midterm I - Wednesday, October 15, 9:00am, in U413-2.
Topics: Chapters 1-2.
- Midterm II - Wednesday, November 12, 9:00am,
in U413-2.
Topics: Chapter 3.
- Final Exam - Wednesday, December 10,
8:00-11:00am. Location: U413-2. Topics:
Chapters 1-4.
-
No notes, textbooks, calculators
are allowed during exams. No make-up exams will be given and no late
homework will be accepted. Cheating on an exam results in 0 points for
that exam, as well as
further disciplinary action. Please
read very carefully the following ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY GUIDELINES.
GRADING POLICY
- Midterms 1+2: 20% each; Final Exam: 40%;
Homework: 20%. The grading will be done on a curve, the median
corresponding to a B-/C+.
GETTING HELP
Help with mathematical problems:
- Section: Ask
questions in section --- this is one of the main reasons why sections
exist.
- Office Hours: You
are strongly advised to take full advantage of your professor's and
ta's office
hours.
- Classmates: Sometimes
a classmate can help. Sometimes you can learn by working out problems
together with your classmates.
Help with personal problems which
affect your class work:
- Talk to the professor or, if appropriate, your
college provost.