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SYLLABUS – MAS 4105 – FALL 2014<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\nThis syllabus is subject to change.
\nLast change was made 11:00am , September 20, 2014<\/font>
\nPrevious change was made 6:55pm, August 25, 2014.
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1071<\/td>\nMWF 5th<\/td>\n11:45 – 12:35pm<\/td>\nLIT 125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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Professor F.G. Garvan<\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
408 Little Hall
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(352) 294-2305
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fgarvan@ufl.edu\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Office Hours<\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
Monday 8th period (3:00 – 3:50pm), Wednesday 7th period (1:55 – 2:45pm), and Friday 3rd period (9:35 – 10:25am). Also by appointment.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Prerequisites<\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
\nMAS 3300 or MHF 3202 with a minimum grade of B, or MAS 4105 with a minimum grade of C.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Textbook<\/dt>\n<\/h3>\n
Contemporary Abstract Algebra<\/i>, 8th Edition, by Joe Gallian.\n<\/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
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Homework<\/dt><\/h3>\n
\n Suggested homework problems will be assigned. Some of the homework will be checked and form part of the quiz grade.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Quizzes <\/dt><\/h3>\n
\nThere will be several quizzes given throughout the semester.\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 26
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Exam 2: Friday, October 31
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Exam 3: Monday, December 8
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Makeup Quizzes: Wednesday, December 10
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Makeup Exams: Friday, December 19, 10am – 12noon\n <\/dd><\/dl>\n
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Grade: <\/dt><\/h3>\n
\nGrade is based on Exams (25 + 25 + 25 = 75%) and Quizzes (25%).
\nLowest Quiz score will be dropped.

\nGrading scale: A 90%; A- 87%; B+ 83%; B 80%; etc.\n<\/p><\/dd><\/dl>\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 Thursday, August 21, 2014.
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\nLast update made Sat Aug 23 14:03:44 EDT 2014.
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