| Math 7261-001 | Algebraic Theory I | Fall 2006 |
| Class: | Dunn Hall 251, MWF 11:30-12:25 |
| Instructor: | Paul Balister |
| E-mail: | pbalistr@msci.memphis.edu |
| Website: | http://www.msci.memphis.edu/~pbalistr/7261.html |
| Office: | Dunn Hall 345, Tel: 678-3138 |
| Office Hours: | Friday 1:30-2:30pm (or by appointment) |
| Textbook: | Abstract Algebra, 2nd ed., D.S. Dummit and R.M. Foote, John Wiley & Sons Inc., ISBN 0-471-36857-1. |
| Grades: | Based on homework assignments (~55%), two take-home exams (~15%), and comprehensive final (~30%). Plus/Minus grades will be used. |
| Material: | Chapters 0 to 9 inclusive of textbook. See notes on group theory (pdf) and notes on ring theory (pdf). |
| Final Exam: | Monday, December 11, 10:30am. |
| Homework Assignment 1 (pdf) | Due September 15 |
| Homework Assignment 2 (pdf) | Due September 29 |
| Homework Assignment 3 (pdf) | Due October 13 |