s22-mas4301-syllabus

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MAS 4301 Abstract Algebra 1

Spring 2022

Class number Period Meeting Time Room
15276 MWF 4th 10:40 – 11:30 LIT 219

Professor Alexandre Turull

480 Little Hall
(352) 392-0281 ext 243
turull@ufl.edu

Office Hours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:35 – 10:25 9:35 – 10:25 9:35 – 10:25

 

Also by appointment

 

Prerequisites:

MAS 4105 (Linear Algebra) with a C or better, or MAS 3300 (Numbers and Polynomials) with a B or better, or MHF 3202 (Sets and Logic) with a B or better is required.

Textbook:

Contemporary Abstract Algebra, by Joseph Gallian, ninth edition

Content:

We will cover most of Chapters 0 – 11, plus additional material. This covers group theory: groups, subgroups, permutations, factor groups and homomorphisms. If time permits, we will also have an introduction to rings and fields (Chapters 12, 13).

A major emphasis will be on writing mathematics precisely and clearly. Proofs will be an important part of this course.

The catalogue’s description of this course is: Sets and mappings, groups and subgroups, homomorphisms and isomorphisms, permutations, rings and domains, arithmetic properties of domains, fields. This course requires facility in writing proofs.

Format:

Lectures. Reading and homework will be assigned and discussed in class. You are expected to participate in classroom discussions.

Homework will be assigned regularly and discussed in class.
Homework will not be graded. There will be frequent quizzes.

Tests:

There will be four 60-point tests and a cumulative final.  The dates of these are given in the course calendar.

Quizzes:

There will be frequent quizzes.

Final grade:

4 tests 240
final 100
quizzes 60
Total 400
A ≥ 360 C ≥ 280
A- ≥ 346 C- ≥ 266
B+ ≥ 333 D+ ≥ 253
B ≥ 320 D ≥ 240
B- ≥ 306 D- ≥ 226
C+ ≥ 293 E < 226

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the
Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565, https://disability.ufl.edu/) 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.

Attendance policy

Students are expected to attend class regularly.

The UF policy on attendance is here: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx

Honor Code

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 (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/) specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obliged to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor of this class.

Website:

https://people.clas.ufl.edu/turull/s22-mas4301-syllabus