Math 100B (Abstract Algebra II) - Winter 2019

Professor: CRISTIAN D. POPESCU - Lectures: TTh 9:30pm-10:50am, in CENTR 214
Office Hours: TTh 1:00-2:00, 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 6-6:50, W 7-7:50 in AP&M B412
Office Hours: WF 2-4 in AP&M AP&M 6436.
E-mail: wey101@ucsd.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

WHAT IS MATH 100B? This is the second 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 group theory, rings, fields, and polynomials. We will cover most material in Chapters 8, 3, 4, 5 in the textbook (in that order). Math 100A is a strongly enforced background requirement for this course.

TEXT W. Keith Nicholson Introduction to Abstract Algebra, Fourth Edition. (Wiley 2012). The students enrolled in this class are expected to be familiar with the material taught in Math 100A, which is a strongly enforced background requirement for Math 100B. If you need a review in Math 100A, you are strongly encouraged to read on your own Chapter 0, 1, 2 in your textbook and solve some of the exercises within.

EXAMS

Midterm I - Tuesday, February 5, 9:30am, in CENTR 214. Topics: 8.1-8.4.
Midterm II - Tuesday, March 5, 9:30am, in CENTR 214. Topics: TBA.
Final Exam - Tuesday, March 19, 8am-11am. Location: CENTR 214. 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.