Math 430: MODERN ALGEBRA
Texts . Topics in Algebra by I.N.
Herstein. We will cover the
material of chapters 2, 3 and 5.
Prerequisites . Math 429 (or permission of the
instructor).
Instructor . Professor Rachel Roberts
Send email to Prof. Roberts at roberts@math.wustl.edu.
Office . Cupples I 106, 935-8527
Office Hours. MWF 11-11:30am and F 2:30-4pm .
Meeting Time and Place. MWF
12-1pm, Cupples I, 111
Homework. There will be weekly homework
sets, due Mondays 12:07am. Homework due dates will be strict; however, I will
drop the two lowest homework scores.
You may work with classmates on the homework. However, you must
write up your answers individually, and credit your collaborators.
Although I encourage you not to refer to other texts in the solving
of homework problems, you may do so as long as you list all references used.
The more problems you work through the better!!! I encourage you
to do more than just the problems assigned as homework.
Exams
.
There will be two exams: more
information TBA.
Grading System . Your grade will be based on the
following.
Homework |
30% |
Midterm Exam |
30% |
Final Exam |
40% |
Students taking the course with the "Credit/No Credit"
("Pass/Fail") grading option must earn a grade of "D" or
better to receive a "pass".
Any students taking the course on an "audit" basis should talk with
the instructor to determine what
criteria will be used to award a grade of "successful audit."