Math 3300

ABSTRACT ALGEBRA, TTR, 2:35-3:50 pm, room SC1308

Book: Abstract Algebra by D. S. Dummit and R.M. Foote (third edition)

Office hours: TTR, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

EXAMS

Homework assignments every week, not graded but all exam problems are based on homework.

  • 5 min quizzes twice a week - 10 points
  • Midterm test 1: September 29, 30 points
  • Midterm test 2: October 18 , 30 points
  • Midterm test 3: November 17, 30 points

    GRADING SCALE

  • A 93 - 100
  • A- 90 - 93
  • B+ 87 - 90
  • B 83 - 87
  • B- 80 - 83
  • C+ 77 - 80
  • C 73 - 77
  • C- 70 - 73
  • D+ 67 - 70
  • D 63 - 67
  • D- 60 - 63
  • F below 60

    About the class. This is a proof based class and the subject is very abstract indeed. The book is not easy to read and we will cover only a few topics of it. To succeed in this class, you need to do all homeworks, be active in class, and attend all lectures.