Math 100C (Abstract Algebra III) - Spring 2019

Professor: CRISTIAN D. POPESCU - Lectures: TTh 9:30pm-10:50am, in AP&M B402A
Office Hours: TTh 11:00-12:00, in AP&M 6218.
Office: AP&M 6256; Phone: 858-534-6297; E-mail: cpopescu@math.ucsd.edu

Teaching Assistants: WEI YIN - Discussion Sections: W 5-5:50, W 6-6:50 in AP&M 5402
Office Hours: W 10-12, F 4-6 in AP&M AP&M 6436.
E-mail: wey101@ucsd.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

WHAT IS MATH 100C? This is the third in a series of three courses in abstract algebra for students majoring in mathematics at UCSD. In this course we will examine further topics in ring theory, field theory and Galois theory. We will cover most material in Chapters 4, 5, 6, 10 in the textbook (in that order). Math 100B is a strongly enforced background requirement for this course.

TEXT W. Keith Nicholson Introduction to Abstract Algebra, Fourth Edition. (Wiley 2012).

EXAMS

Midterm I - Tuesday, April 30, 9:30am, in B402A. Topics: TBA.
Midterm II - Tuesday, May 28, 9:30am, in B402A. Topics: TBA.
Final Exam - Tuesday, June 11, 8am-11am. Location: B402A. Topics: TBA
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+.

CLASSROOM CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

Electronic devices: Please do not use electronic devices (such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, iPods) for non-class-related matters while in class/section. No visual or audio recording is allowed in class/section without prior permission of the instructor (whether by camera, cell phone, or other means).

Conversations: Please avoid having private conversations with your classmates during lecture and office hours.

E-mail etiquette: I will not discuss mathematics (e.g. solutions or hints of solutions to HW problems) via email. Office hours and lectures are the best venue for that purpose. However, if you have any type of administrative questions regarding this class, please do not hesitate to send me short and to the point email messages.

IMPORTANT LINKS Schedule and Homework.

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.