Textbook

Abstract Algebra (third* edition) by Dummit and Foote
(Available at Wheelock Books)
* The second edition should be fine if you have access to it, though there will be some variations in pagination with which you will have to deal.

Scheduled Lectures

Shemanske

MWF 10 - 11:05 (x-hour) Th 12 - 12:50

Andres Classroom (directions below)

Here is a map. The directions are: The Andres Classroom is located in the East Wheelock Cluster on East Wheelock Street across from the Alumni Gym. Please enter through the main doors to Brace Commons and take a left up the stairs into the Andres Dorm. Take first left and go to the 4th floor. The classroom is at the top of the stairs on your right.

Instructor(s)

Professor T. R. Shemanske

Office: 203 Choate House

Office Hours: here

Phone: 646 - 3179 or email (preferred)

Exams

There will be a midterm examinations and a final examination. These will both be takehome exams, and the approximate dates are:

Midterm Exam	Approximate date: February 2. 2005	Takehome exam
Final Exam	(Due) March ??, 2005	Takehome exam

Homework Policy

• Written homework will be assigned daily and will be collected weekly, due at the beginning of Wednesday's class.
  Homework assigned on M,W,F of one week is due on Wednesday of the following week.
  
  
• 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. 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! Give references for theorems or propositions you use from the text and class.

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.

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.