| Course Information: (Spring 2009) |
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Section A: MWF 3:00 - 3:50 BH-126 |
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| Instructor: |
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- Terry Bridgman
- Office: Chauvenet Hall 279
- Phone: (303) 384-2447
- email: tbridgma@mines.edu
- Office Hours: Thurs 9:00 - 11:00, or by appointment
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| Course Description: |
This course is an introduction to the concepts of
contemporary abstract algebra and applications of those concepts in
areas such as physics and chemistry. Topics include groups, subgroups,
isomorphisms andh homomorphisms, rings, integral domains and fields.
Prerequisite: MATH 213, MATH 223/224 and MATH 300.
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| Course Links: |
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| Text: |
Contemporary Abstract Algebra, 6th ed.,
- Joseph A. Gallian |
| Topics: |
| I. |
Groups and Subgroups |
| II. |
Permutations, Cosets, and Direct Products |
| III. |
Homomorphisms and Factor Groups |
| IV. |
Rings and Fields |
| V. |
Ideals and Factor Rings |
| VI. |
Extension Fields |
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| Grading: |
| 20% |
Discretionary |
| 50% |
Tests - 2 in-class tests |
| 30% |
Final Exam - comprehensive |
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| A: |
90% - 100% |
| B: |
80% - 89% |
| C: |
70% - 79% |
| D: |
60% - 69% |
| F: |
< 60% |
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