Algebra (3rd edition) by Serge Lang (Available at Wheelock Books)

Scheduled Lectures

Shemanske

Time MWF 8:45 - 9:50 (x-hour) Th 9 - 9:50

108 Kemeny

Instructor

Professor T. R. Shemanske

Office: 337 Kemeny Hall

Office Hours: here

Phone: 646 - 3179 or e-mail (preferred)

Exams

There will be a midterm and a final examination; both will be takehome.

Homework Policy

• Written homework will be assigned and collected weekly, due at the beginning of Wednesday's class.
  
• All homework assignments will be posted on the course assignment's web page.
  
• Late homework will not be accepted in the absence of divine intervention or matters of similar weight.
  
• Unexcused late and missing papers count zero.
  
• Homework is to be written neatly using one side of 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. You may feel free to you recycled printer paper to achieve this goal in an environmentally friendly manner.
  
• Do not use paper from a spiral notebook unless you can tear off the ragged edge.
  
• All papers are to be stapled.
  
• Use English. If you can't read your solutions aloud as fluently as if you were reading your textbook, try using nouns and verbs in your write ups!

Grades

The course grade will be based upon the scores on the midterm exam, homework, and the final exam as follows:

Midterm Exam	100 points
Homework	100 points
Final Exam	150 points
Total	350 points

The Honor Principle

On Exams: No help given or received

On Homework: Collaboration is permitted and encouraged, but no copying . In other words, you should feel free to talk to other students while you are in the process of thinking about a problem. However, when it comes time to write up your solutions, you should do this by yourself without outside assistance. Moreover, in many collaborative efforts, someone puts forth a critical idea which advances the solution for all. That person should be given written acknowledgement on your write up.

Disabilities

Students with disabilities who will be taking this course and may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see their instructor as soon as possible. Also, they should stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis Center to register for support services.

Thomas R. Shemanske
Last updated June 25, 2009 14:49:13 EDT