MAS 4301 - Abstract Algebra 1
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. A. Berkovich
496 Little Hall
392-0281 extn 256
email: alexb@ufl.edu
Course meeting :
MWF 6 (12:50 pm - 1:40 pm)
venue : LIT 217
Credit hours: 3
Textbook:
J. A. Gallian, Contemporary Abstract Algebra,
Seventh Edition .
Prerequisites:
Grade of C or better in Linear Algebra 1 (Mas 4105)
Grading System:
Exams: 3 in class exams (equal weight)
The first two of which will be announced a week in advance
and the third one will be on the last day of classes.
The resulting score determines the letter grade according
to the following table:
| Letter Grade
| A
| A-
| B+
| B
| B-
| C+
| C
| C-
| D+
| D
|
| Score
| 100-93
| 92-88
| 87-83
| 82-74
| 73-69
| 68-64
| 63-59
| 58-54
| 53-49
| 48-40
|
Office hours:
MWF, fifth period (or by appointment)
Brief Course Description
The course will cover primarily the fundamentals of Group Theory. This is
chapters 1 - 11 in the textbook. Depending on time we may omit certain
chapters.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned regularly but not collected.
However, doing all the homework is essential for success in this
class as the exams test your conceptual understanding of the homewowrk assignments. Many homework problems involve doing proofs. Students are encouraged to check their proofs with their instructor.
MAKEUPS:
Make-up exams will not be administered unless it is supported
by valid documentation.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is mandatory.
Student Honor Code:
Students are expected to abide by the the Honor Code:
ACCOMODATIONS:
FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students requesting classroom
accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students
Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation
to the student who must then provide this documentation to the
Instructor when requesting accommodation.
DISCLAIMER:
I reserve the right to change the above policices
if situations warrant.