Math 31: Topics in Algebra
Summer 2007

Textbook

Contemporary Abstract Algebra, Sixth Edition
by Joseph A. Gallian
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company
ISBN: 0-618-51471-6


Instructor

Jared Corduan
Office: 241 Kemeny Hall (click here for a map)
E-mail: jared.corduan@dartmouth.edu

Office Hours

Tuesdays 1pm-3pm
Thursdays 1pm-3pm
and by appointment.


Lecture Information

location: Kemeny 108
time: MWF from 10:00 - 11:05
x-hour: Thursdays from 12:00 - 12:50

Click here for a tentative schedule of lectures.

Grades

Grades are based on homework, two take home exams, and a final.



Grades will be calculated as follows:
homework: 30%
exam 1: 20%
exam 2: 20%
final: 30%


Homework

Homework will be assigned weekly and will be due Monday at the beginning of class. Late homework will NOT be accepted, except in extreme circumstances.

You must individually write up your own solutions, but I highly encourage you to work together in groups on the homework! Please note that this applies only to the homework: exams must be done independently.

Click here for a list of the current assignments.

Honor Principle

On Exams: You may use your textbook (Gallian's Contemporary Abstract Algebra), notes, homework, and any supplimental reading made available to you through Blackboard. No other help may be given or received.

On Homework: You must individually write up your own solutions, but I highly encourage you to work together in groups on the homework!



Disabilities

Students with learning, physical, or psychiatric disabilities enrolled in this course that may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an office appointment to see me before the end of the second week of the term. All discussions will remain confidential, although the Student Disability Services office may be consulted to discuss appropriate implementation of any accommodation requested.

Also, they should stop by the Academic Skills Center to register for support services.