Marquette University

OBJECTIVES: Be able to define algebraic structures, state theorems about algebraic structures, prove the theorems, find examples
CLASS PLACE AND TIME: CU120, MWF 10
INSTRUCTOR: Wim Ruitenburg
PREREQUISITES: MATH 090
BOOK: John Fraleigh, A First Course In Abstract Algebra, seventh edition. Addison-Wesley, 2003
GRADES will be determined by performance on exams
- There will be 4 exams: EX1, EX2, EX3, and EX4. Each exam is worth 10 points.
- Points to grade conversion:
  
  Points Grade
  
  39-40 A
  
  37-38 AB
  
  35-36 B
  
  33-34 BC
  
  31-32 C
  
  29-30 CD
  
  27-28 D
ATTENDANCE POLICY: You are expected to attend all classes for their full periods
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: See the undergraduate bulletin

SEMESTER outline, subject to small changes: We cover the first six chapters, up to some small additions and deletions

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Last updated: December 2005
Comments & suggestions: wimr@mscs.mu.edu