Math 601, Niranjan Ramachandran (Spring 2002)

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Title: Abstract Algebra II
Instructor: Professor Niranjan Ramachandran
Class Time: TuTh 9:30am-10:45am
Location:Math B0425
Book:  Algebra, by Michael Artin
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11-noon; also by appointment.
Office: Math 4115, telephone 405-5080
Prerequisite: Math 600 or equivalent


Exam II on April 18, 2002.


 

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Homework
 

Course Description:  A graduate introduction to abstract algebra, Part II. We shall cover Chapters 10-14. Topics for this semester are rings, factorization (number theory), modules, categories, extensions, fields, Galois theory.

Format of the Course: Assigned homework will be due, and handed in, on Tuesdays. See the homework schedule below. The first homework is due on Tuesday February 5.
There will be three  tests (see the schedule below) including the final exam. The first two will be in-class (on March 12/14th and April 18th) and the final will be on May 21st (as per the official schedule).
There are no makeups for tests, and late homework is not accepted. With a valid excuse, you may substitute one-half of your grade on the final for a test grade. The exams will be on
 

Grading:
 
Three exams (100 points each) 300
Homework  100
Total 400


Homework Assignments

§ May be changed during the course of the semester. The Math 601 WEBPAGE (www.math.umd.edu/~atma/600.html) will be kept up-to-date as changes are made.

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