Spring 2013: MATH 171

Abstract Algebra


Handouts

Course description (in .pdf format):  Abstract Algebra I
Syllabus (in .html format): Math 171

Homeworks

(due in class every Wednesday except when explicitly noted otherwise)

It is understood implicitly that reading the respective sections from the book (as well as any supplementary materials that may be provided) and carefully reviewing the lecture notes is a part of your homework assignment.

Show all work on your homework solutions - it is not the correct answer you are graded on, it is the solution and details of the proof. Please write neatly, and present your solution/proof accurately.

Please check this page regularly - assignments and due dates may change depending on the class progress.

HW #1, due 2/6/13: (Class average = 24.6 out of 30)

Sec. 0.3, ## 3, 6, 9, 11, 12
Sec. 1.1, ## 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 17, 20, 25, 31

HW #2, due 2/13/13: (Class average = 25.6 out of 30)

Sec. 1.2, ## 1, 2, 3, 6, 16
Sec. 1.3, ## 2, 5, 6, 10, 14, 15

HW #3, due 2/20/13: (Class average = 27.2 out of 30)

Sec. 1.4, ## 4, 5, 7
Sec. 1.5, # 3
Sec. 2.1, ## 1(b, e), 4, 5, 8, 10(a), 11, 12

HW #4, due 3/6/13: (Class average = 26.2 out of 30)

Sec. 1.6, ## 3, 4, 7, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26

HW #5, due 3/13/13: (Class average = 27.3 out of 30)

Sec. 1.7, ## 4, 6, 16, 17, 18, 19
Sec. 2.2, ## 5, 6, 7, 10, 11
Sec. 2.3, ## 16, 23, 24, 25

HW #6, due 3/27/13: (Class average = 28.7 out of 30)

Sec. 3.1, ## 1, 4, 5, 22(a), 24, 40, 41

HW #7, due 4/3/13: (Class average = 25.2 out of 30)

Sec. 3.2, ## 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22
Sec. 3.3, ## 2, 3, 7, 8

HW #8, due 4/17/13: (Class average = 29.8 out of 30)

Sec. 3.4, ## 4, 7
Sec. 3.5, ## 3, 4, 5, 9 (Note: V_4 is the Klein-4 group -- it is isomorphic to Z/2Z x Z/2Z; see p. 68 of your book)

HW #9, due 4/24/13: (Class average = 28.3 out of 30)

Sec. 4.2, ## 1, 2, 3, 9
Sec. 4.3, ## 2, 5, 8
Sec. 4.4, ## 1, 6, 7

HW#10, due 5/1/13: (Class average = 24.6 out of 25)

Sec. 4.5, ## 3, 5, 13, 16, 17

HW#11, suggested but not collected:

Sec. 7.1, ## 4, 5, 7, 12, 14

Exams

In class midterm 1:  Wednesday, February 27
Midterm 1 class average:   79.9 out of 100

In class midterm 2:  Wednesday, April 10
Midterm 2 class average:   58.6 out of 100

Final Exam:    Monday, May 13, 2:00 - 5:00 pm in RN 105
Final class average:  

Announcements

Midterm 2 covers the material of sections 1.7, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 from the book.

Midterm 1 covers the material of sections 0.3, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1 from the book.

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