MATH A490 (Introduction to Modern Algebra), Fall 2007
Syllabus

Lectures: T, Th 6:00-7:40 pm, room NAC 6-310

Lecturer: Denis Osin
Office: NAC 4-118a
Phone: (212) 650-5142
E-mail: denis.osin@gmail.com
Web page: http://www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/~osin/

Office hours: T, Th 3:00-4:00 (or by appointment)

Textbook: John A. Beachy and William D. Blair, Abstract Algebra, Third Edition. Waveland Press, Inc.

Homework: Homework problems will be distributed in class once a week. Selected problems will be collected and graded.

Exams: Four tests and few short quizzes will be scheduled. There will be no final exam. Approximate grading weights are the following:

Make–up policy: No late homework will be accepted. If you miss a test or a quiz, your grade will be 0. No grade will be dropped. No make–up exams will be given unless you provide an official excuse for your absence.

Material to be covered : Chapters 1-7 (Chapter 7 is optional)