Math 417 (Rezk, Fall 2020, Sections D13 and E13).
The course site is
on canvas.illinois.edu.
Course overview
This is an undergraduate course on abstract algebra. It begins by
introducing various notions of algebraic structures, and then proceeds
to develop the theories of groups and rings.
The prerequisites for the course are linear algebra, and a course
which teaches the basics of reading and writing proofs, such as Math 347.
The course will be taught in person (events permitting). I am
teaching two sections of this course: D13 (meeting 11am-noon MWF) and
E13 (meeting 1pm-2pm MWF), both in Altgeld Hall 345. I will try to
keep the two sections as identical as possible.
Course components
- Lectures. Most class days will be lectures, but with
some breaks for discussion or group work possible.
- Readings. I'll list sections from the textbook to read
for each class day, if applicable. I will also post my lecture
notes.
- Lecture notes. I post lecture notes. (These may be
updated frequently.)
- Homework. Assigned weekly: you will find the
assignment on the homepage of the course. Due Mondays by 1pm
(CST), for both sections. Submission by paper is preferred, but I
will also accept online submission. (For online submission, scan
your papers using a phone scanning app such as Microsoft Lens or
Adobe scan which is designed to produce a legible .pdf.)
- Exams. Four midterms and a final. (Dates will be set
soon.)
- Office hours. I will schedule at least 3 hours a week
for office hours. During office hours you can find me in my office,
or you can talk to me via Zoom, to answer any questions or discuss
anything you want. (Note: at
the start of the semester these office hours will be online only, as
my office is scheduled to be moved soon after term begins. I'll
start having in-person office hours as soon as I have a new office.)
Textbooks
The course is based on my lecture notes, as well as on a free online
textbook. The textbook is Goodman, Algebra: Abstract and Concrete
(Links to an external site.), edition 2.6.
Grading
-
Homework 50%
-
Midterms
20%
(5 % each)
-
Final 30%
1 lowest homework will be dropped.
Academic integrity
Please consult the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Student CodeLinks to an external site., especially Article 1, Part 4: Academic Integrity. Every student is expected to review and abide by the Academic Integrity Policy. Do not hesitate to ask the instructor if you are even in doubt about what constitutes plagiarism, cheating, or any other breach of academic integrity.
Accomodations
To obtain disability related adjustments and/or auxiliary aids,
students with disabilities must contact the instructor and Disability
Resources and Educational Services (DRES) as soon as possible. To
contact DRES, you may visit 1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, call 333-4603,
email disability@illinois.edu, or go to the DRES websiteLinks to an
external site.
Emergency Response
Emergency response recommendations can be found
at: https://police.illinois.edu/emergency-preparedness/
Privacy
Any student who has supressed their directory information pursuant to
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) should
self-identify to the instructor to ensure protection of the privacy of
their attendence in this course.
See https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-records/ferpa/
for more information.
Last modified 8 August 2021 by Charles Rezk. Email:
rezk@illinois.edu