Math 307 Abstract Algebra, Fall 2008


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Instructor: Chi-Kwong Li


Course Description

Textbook: A First Course in Abstract Algebra

Material to be covered: Chapters 1-5; selected material from Chapter 6.

Homework will be assigned every lecture and due the following Tuesday.
Selected problems will be graded.

Challenging problems will be assigned from time to time;
extra-credits will be given to successful attempts.

You are strongly encouraged to attend the homework session on
Monday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Jones 131.

                               
     Quizzes (20 min. each) on Sept 11, 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 6, 20.

     Exams:  Mid-term   Oct.  9    1:20 hrs  (9:30-11:00 a.m.)
             Final      Dec. 16    3    hrs  (8:30-11:30 a.m.)

     Grades (for homework, quizzes, exams, final grade, etc.):

     %: 0 - 60 - 65 - 70 - 75 - 80 - 83 - 87 - 90 - 93 - 100
          F    D    C-   C    C+   B-   B    B+   A-    A

     Assessment: Homework  Quizzes   Mid-term    Final   

                   20%       20%       25%       35%       

               (Extra credit problems may add another 5%)