Course News:
Here will one day be The Sample Midterm.
Here will one day be The Sample Final.
Course Description: This is the second semester of a
two-semester sequence on abstract algebra at the graduate level. In
the second semester, we cover some material in group theory, the theory
of field extensions (Galois theory) and a selection of topics from algebraic
geometry, commutative and homological algebra. What I expect from students
is a knowledge of the basics of group theory, and ring theory.
Meeting times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:45, in Lederle
113.
Instructor:
Dr. Farshid Hajir
Office: Lederle 1118
Phone: 545-6015
Email: hajir@math.umass.edu
Office Hours: Current office hours are MW 9:30-10:30 but probably
will change after the first week or two of class. You are always
welcome to contact me via e-mail or phone to set up an appointment.
Text: 1) Dummit and Foote: Abstract Algebra
, Third Ed., Wiley, 2004.
We'll follow Dummit and Foote very
closely, but occasionally, I might post some COURSE NOTES to
mywebsite.
Quizzes: Quizzes may be given on occasion. they may or may not
be announced ahead of time. They will consist of one or two very
simple questions. Absolutely no make-up quizzes will be given. Your
lowest quiz grade will be dropped when computing your quiz average
score.
Homework: Homework will be posted on The
Homework Page and collected regularly at the beginning of lecture,
usually on Thursdays. Late homework will not be accepted and the
lowest homework grade will be dropped. Be sure to read and follow
the homework rules.
Attendance: Attendance in mind as well as body is required. I
consider attendance AND participation important ingredients for your
success in the course. Frequent absences will be reflected in your
grade.
Extra Credit: Some extra credit problems might be included in
the homework assignments, or given during class. The number of points for each
problem will vary, as will the difficulty of the problem. The student
with the most points at the end of the semester wins a fabulous
prize. You may hand in Extra Credit solutions at any time throughout
the term, until the Final Exam.
Grading:
homework, quizzes, participation - 50%
1 midterm - 25% each
Final exam - 25%
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A |
>= 93% |
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A- |
>= 90% |
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B+ |
>= 86% and < 90% |
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B |
>= 82% and < 86% |
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B- |
>= 78% and < 82% |
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C+ |
>=74% and < 78% |
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C |
>= 70% and < 74% |
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C- |
>=65% and <70% |
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D |
>=60% and < 65% |
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F |
below 60% |