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SYLLABUS – MAS 4301 – FALL 2018<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\nThis syllabus is subject to change.
\nCreated at 8:17pm, Tuesday, August 14, 2018.
\nUpdated 5:41pm, Tuesday, August 21, 2018.
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\nUNDER CONSTRUCTION – PROVISIONAL VERSION<\/strong>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>\nPeriod<\/th>\n Meeting Time<\/th>\nRoom<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
3249<\/td>\nMWF 7th<\/td>\n1:55 – 2:45pm<\/td>\nLIT 235<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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Frank Garvan<\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
408 Little Hall
(352) 294-2305
fgarvan@ufl.edu<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Office Hours<\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (11:00am – 12:00pm). Also by appointment.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Prerequisites<\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
Grade of B or better in MAS 3300 or MHF 3202, or
\na grade of C or better in MAS 4105.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Textbook<\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
Contemporary Abstract Algebra<\/i>, 9th Edition,by Joe Gallian;
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Contemporary Abstract Algebra<\/i>, 8th Edition,by Joe Gallian
\nNOTE: 8th edition is fine.<\/font>\n<\/dd><\/dd><\/dl>\n
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Course Description <\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
MAS 4301 is a 3 credit course on Abstract Algebra which focuses mainly on group theory and ring theory. Topics include sets and mappings, groups and subgroups, homomorphisms and isomorphisms, permutations, rings and domains, arithmetic properties of domains, and fields. This course requires facility in writing proofs.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Website:<\/dt><\/h3>\n
people.clas.ufl.edu\/fgarvan\/absalg-fall-2018<\/a>\n <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Assesment<\/dt><\/h3>\n
\n Assessment will be based on the following\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Homework\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Homework<\/dt><\/h3>\n
Lowest homework score will be dropped.\n <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Exams (Written medical documentation is required for makeup exams.)<\/dt><\/h3>\n
Exam 1: Friday September 14
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Exam 2: Monday October 8
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Exam 3: Wednesday October 31
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Exam 4: Wednesday December 5\n <\/dd><\/dl>\n
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Grade: <\/dt><\/h3>\n
\nGrading scale: A 90%; A- 87%; B+ 83%; B 80%; B- 77%; C+ 73%; C 70%; C- 67%; D+ 63%; D 60%; D- 57%; E 56%\n<\/dd><\/dl>\n

\nGrades for MAA 4402 and MAA 5404 will be computed separately.<\/p>\n

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University of Florida Policies <\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n

Grades:<\/strong> Grading will be in accord with the UF policy stated at https:\/\/catalog.ufl.edu\/ugrad\/current\/regulations\/info\/grades.aspx.<\/a><\/p>

Honor Code: <\/strong>UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” The Honor Code<\/a> specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor or TAs in this class.<\/p>

Class Attendance: <\/strong>Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies that can be found at: https:\/\/catalog.ufl.edu\/ugrad\/current\/regulations\/info\/attendance.aspx.<\/a><\/p>

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:<\/strong> Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565, https:\/\/www.dso.ufl.edu\/drc\/<\/a>) by providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students will receive an accommodation letter which must be presented to the instructor when requesting accommodation. Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early as possible in the semester.<\/p>

Online Evaluations:<\/strong> Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing online evaluations at https:\/\/evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are typically open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary results of these assessments are available to students at https:\/\/evaluations.ufl.edu\/results\/.<\/a><\/p>

Contact information for the Counseling and Wellness Center:<\/strong> https:\/\/counseling.ufl.edu\/<\/a>, 392-1575; and the University Police Department: 392-1111 or 9-1-1 for emergencies.<\/p>\n<\/dl>\n


\nCreated by F.G. Garvan(fgarvan@ufl.edu<\/em>) On Tuesday, August 14, 2018.
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