Department of Mathematics
Mathematics 401, section E1
Second Course in Abstract Algebra, I
1:00 - 1:50 PM MWF
341 Altgeld Hall
Professor Daniel R. Grayson
Office: 357 Altgeld Hall
Office phone: x3-6209 or 217-333-6209.
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Department of Mathematics Mathematics 401, section E1 Second Course in Abstract Algebra, I 1:00 - 1:50 PM MWF 341 Altgeld Hall Professor Daniel R. Grayson Office: 357 Altgeld Hall Office phone: x3-6209 or 217-333-6209. |
The course:
We will cover basic facts about groups, rings, fields, and set theory. Here is the current official syllabus, but ignore the textbook it mentions.
The text book:
The text book is Advanced Modern Algebra, by Joseph Rotman. But it's not in the book stores yet.
Errata:
The grading:
The grade will consist of three parts weighted equally: homework, two hour exams, and a final exam.