Math 6000 INTRO
MODERN ALGEBRA & GEOMETRY SPRING
2004
Instructor: Dr. Brian Boe Office: 601B Graduate Studies
Phone: 542-2547 E-mail: brian@math.uga.edu
Office
Hours: M
W
F
and by appointment or chance MWF. I also encourage questions by e-mail.
Text: A First Course in Abstract Algebra, Seventh Edition, John B. Fraleigh.
Material: Sections 0, 1–6, 8–11, 13–14, 18–23, 26–27, 29–32. Approximately two sections per week, plus review, tests, and additional topics as time permits.
Grading: Homework 25%
2 Tests 40%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 35%
Homework: Doing problems is the most important part of the course—it’s the only way to learn advanced mathematics! I encourage you to consult with me whenever
you need help—I’ll gladly provide hints in office
hours. It is permissible to discuss the
assignments with other students, but you
must write up your own solutions, independently. Referring to another student’s written work
while writing up yours, writing up homework together, or allowing another
student to copy your written work, constitutes academic dishonesty—see
http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/academic_honesty.htm. Homework will be due by
Objectives: In this class we will emphasize some theoretical aspects of mathematics. We will develop most of the theory in a rigorous fashion. You will be expected to learn
definitions and theorems, as well as to produce your own elementary proofs. As a general rule, you should expect to put in three times as many hours outside class as in class, in order to learn the material. I highly recommend that you read your book before coming to class. You may not understand everything the author says, but it will help you to keep up during the lectures. Success in this class will depend on your ability to read outside of class.
Test Dates: Test #1: Fri. Feb. 20 (tentative: please see me asap
Test #2: Fri. Apr. 2 if there are conflicts)
Final Exam: Wed. May 5,