Mathematics and Computer Science
MAT 5100 -- Graduate Abstract Algebra -- Fall 2017
This syllabus is tentative and should not be considered definitive. The instructor reserves the right to modify it to meet the needs of the class. It is the student responsibility to attend class regularly and to make note of any changes. Be sure you check the class website for sections covered on the exams, homework problems and announcements.
Catalog DescriptionCredit Hours: 4; Introduction to the study of groups, rings, and fields.
PrerequisitesMAT 3530 and MAT 4760 or permission of instructor.
Textbook- We will be covering chapters 9-12 out of "Abstract Algebra" by Thomas W. Hungerford.
- As reference we will also be using "Abstract Algebra: Theory and Applications" by Thomas W. Judson. The online 2017 edition with Sage can be found here. There is also a Sage quick reference card here.
- As reference we will sporadically be using "Advanced Modern Algebra" by Joseph J. Rotman.
- Commutative Rings
- Insolvability of the Quintic
- Fundamental Theorem of Galois Theory
- Finite Abelian Groups
- The Sylow Theorems
There will be a midterm exam and a final exam. The dates and sections covered will be posted here. Your instructor will grant make-up exams to students for properly verified absences due to illness, emergency, participation in an official University activity, or participation in volunteer emergency work.
Tentative Schedule
- Week 1: Chapter 9
- Week 2: Chapter 9
- Week 3: Chapter 9
- Week 4: Chapter 10
- Week 5: Chapter 10
- Week 6: Chapter 10
- Week 7: Chapter 10; Midterm
- Week 8: Chapter 11
- Week 9: Chapter 11
- Week 10: Chapter 11
- Week 11: Chapter 11
- Week 12: Chapter 12
- Week 13: Chapter 12
- Week 14: Chapter 12
- Week 15: Chapter 12
Homework , including Sage projects, will be assigned weekly, to be posted on this page. There will also be quizzes that will count towards homework points. Homework, quiz, and exam scores can be found in D2L . Before attempting the homework problems, you are expected to read the sections carefully. You are strongly encouraged to discuss homework problems with your instructor, and to work with your fellow classmates. However, you are expected to write up your own solutions. All homework assignments must be typeset in LaTex with the problems in order and organized by section. The first two homework assignments may be handwritten. There will be a LaTex Workshop TBA, more details to come. LaTex is installed in the computer labs Old Main 3041 and 3013, or it may be installed on your laptop. Click here for some resources.
Solutions to most of the odd problems are in the back of the book,I encourage you to at least attempt them.
| Section | Problems | Due Dates |
| HW | HW Template, in LaTeX and in PDF. Click here for sample files from a previous LaTex Workshop. You may also use overleaf.com. |
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| HW 1 | Suggested: 7.2 #'s 9, 10, 13, 24, 25, 31, 34; 7.3 #'s 11, 12,16, 19, 21, 33, 34, 35, 39, 43 Collected: 7.3 #'s 44, 51 |
Fri 1 Sept |
| Quiz 1 | 9.1 #'s 4, 5, 9, 13, 22, 24, 34, 36 9.2 #'s 3, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23 |
Fri 8 Sept |
| Sage HW 1 | Visit MAT 5100 Fall 2017 Project in sagemathcloud.com | Wed 13 Sept |
| HW 2 | 9.2 #'s 14, 24; 9.3 #'s 3, 5, 7, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 24; collected: 9.2 #23, 9.3 #16, 20. | Fri 15 Sept |
| Quiz 2 | 9.4 #'s: 1a, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 | Fri 22 Sept |
| HW 3 | 3.1: 8, 10, 12, 13, 22, 39, 40; 3.2: 27, 37, 39, 43, 46; 3.3: 8, 29, 34 |
Fri 29 Sep |
| Quiz 3 | 4.1: 6, 17, 21, 10; 4.2: 4, 14; 4.3: 5, 7, 16; 4.4: 13, 24, 25; 5.1: 4, 5, 9; 5.2: 6, 8, 11; 5.3: 2, 7, 8, 10 | Fri 6 Oct |
| Sage HW 2 | Visit MAT 5100 Fall 2017 Project in sagemathcloud.com | Wed 11 Oct |
| HW | 6.1 #'s 43, 46; 6.2 #'s 11, 16; 6.3 #'s 3, 11, 20; 10.1#'s 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 25, 26, 27; 10.2 #'s 4, 6, 11, 12; 10.5 #'s 1, 7, 8 |
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| Midterm | TBA | Fri 20 Oct |
| HW | 11.1 #'s 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 37, 38, 39 | |
| HW 4 | 11.2 #'s: 3, 11, 13, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 collected: |
Fri 3 Nov |
| Quiz 4 | 11.3 #'s 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 17, 18, 19 11.4 #'s 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 17, 23 11.5 #'s 1, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15 |
Fri 10 Nov |
| HW 5 | 12.1 #'s 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17 | Fri 17 Nov |
| Quiz 5 | 12.2 #'s 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 | Fri 1 Dec |
| HW | 12.3 #'s 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 16, 19 | Fri 1 Dec |
Course Grade
Your course grade will be determined using the following distributions:
| Midterm Exam | 100 |
| HW and Quizzes | 100 |
| Final Exam | 100 |
| total possible points | 300 |
You are guaranteed a grade of:
| A | if you earn at least 270 points (90%) |
| B | if you earn at least 240 points (80%) |
| C | if you earn at least 210 points (70%) |
| D | if you earn at least 180 points (60%) |
| F | otherwise |
Students are expected to attend class meetings as scheduled. When an absence does occur, the student is responsible for the material covered during the absence. When possible, the student should notify the instructor in advance of an anticipated absence.
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