Abstract Algebra I

22M:120:AAA (MATH:5000:0AAA) fall 2013


Instructor

Professor Ye
Office: 225G MacLean Hall (MLH)
Office Hours: M 9:30A-10:30A, T 10:00A-11:00A, F 10:30A-11:30A, and by appointment.
Telephone: 335-0717
Email: yangbo-ye@uiowa.edu
Internet: http://www.math.uiowa.edu/~yey/
DEO Contact Information: Dan Anderson, 14 MLH, dan-anderson@uiowa.edu

Meetings and Class Rooms

Lecture: 11:30A-12:20P MWF 214 MLH.
Discussion: 11:00A-11:50A T 118 MLH by TA, Mr. Daniel J. Wackwitz
Midterm Exams:
Thursday, October 3, 2013, 6:30P-8:30P, 214 MLH.
Thursday, November 21, 2013, 6:30P-8:30P, 214 MLH.
Final Exam: To be announced.

Required Textbook

Serge Lang, Undergraduate Algebra, 3rd edition, Springer, 2005, ISBN: 978-0-387-22025-3 (Print) 978-0-387-27475-1 (Online)
Available free of charge at UI Library, InfoHawk search "Undergraduate Algebra" and select Item 2, Electronic Resouces. Or, go to http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/, Find Resouces, E-books, Springer E-Book Collection, search "Undergraduate Algebra" and select Item 2, the 2005 3rd edition.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

Description: Together with 22M:121, a two-semester sequence in abstract algebra. Topics include groups and homomorphisms, Sylow Theorems, rings, finitely generated modules over a PID, Galois theory, vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, canonical forms.
Approved GE: None.
Prerequisites: 22M:050.
Corequisites: None.

Homework Assignments

There are 13 weekly homework assignments posted on ICON. Assignments will be collected and graded according to the following schedule.
 
Day	Date	Assignment due
T	09/03	#1 in Discussion to TA
T	09/10	#2 in Discussion to TA
T	09/17	#3 in Discussion to TA
T	09/24	#4 in Discussion to TA
T	10/01	#5 in Discussion to TA

T	10/15	#6 in Discussion to TA
T	10/22	#7 in Discussion to TA
T	10/29	#8 in Discussion to TA
T	11/05	#9 in Discussion to TA
T	11/12	#10 in Discussion to TA
T	11/19	#11 in Discussion to TA

F	12/06	#12 in Lecture to Prof
F	12/13	#13 in Lecture to Prof

Examinations

Midterm Exams:
Thursday, October 3, 2013, 6:30P-8:30P, 214 MLH.
Thursday, November 21, 2013, 6:30P-8:30P, 214 MLH.
Final Exam: To be announced.

Attendance to all exams is mandatory, the only exception being a certified medical emergency.
You have to bring your student ID to the exams. We will collect and check your ID during exams.

Grading

In computing your final grade, I will count homework assignments for 20%. Each midterm will be counted for 25%, and the final for 30%. Letter grades with + and - will be given. I may also use a curve. My only goal is to be sure that you have learned the material by the end of the course and my grading will reflect that goal.

Dropping and Adding

All drops and adds will be signed by me after class or during my office hours.

Attendance and Absences

Regular attendance will be expected. However, if you must miss a class, you will still be responsible for the material discussed in class. You are responsible for announcements made in class, which may concern changes in the assignments, syllabus, exams, etc.

Collaboration Policy

The homework for this course is designed to help you master your knowledge related to the topics covered during lecture. As such, you may work on the homework problems with others or use online resources. However, please be aware that to master the skills needed for this class, practice is required and that to do well on the final exam you will need to work many of these problems multiple times without help. Be sure to test your knowledge by doing much of the homework on your own. It is student's responsibility for understanding this policy and for asking for any needed clarification.

Grievance Procedures

If you have concerns or complaints about any aspect of the course, you are welcome to discuss these with Professor Ye. If you feel that you have not received satisfaction from Professor Ye, you may make an appointment with a representative of the Department of Mathematics by calling 335-0714. If the matter is still not resolved at that level, you may pursue complaint procedures at the Collegiate level.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Policies and Procedures

Administrative Home

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the administrative home of this course and governs matters such as the add/drop deadlines, the second-grade-only option, and other related issues. Different colleges may have different policies. Questions may be addressed to 120 Schaeffer Hall, or see the CLAS Academic Policies Handbook at http://clas.uiowa.edu/students/handbook.

Electronic Communication

University policy specifies that students are responsible for all official correspondences sent to their University of Iowa e-mail address (@uiowa.edu). Faculty and students should use this account for correspondences (Operations Manual, III.15.2, k.11).

Accommodations for Disabilities

A student seeking academic accommodations should first register with Student Disability Services and then meet privately with the course instructor to make particular arrangements. See www.uiowa.edu/~sds/ for more information.

Academic Honesty

All CLAS students or students taking classes offered by CLAS have, in essence, agreed to the College's Code of Academic Honesty: "I pledge to do my own academic work and to excel to the best of my abilities, upholding the IOWA Challenge. I promise not to lie about my academic work, to cheat, or to steal the words or ideas of others; nor will I help fellow students to violate the Code of Academic Honesty." Any student committing academic misconduct is reported to the College and placed on disciplinary probation or may be suspended or expelled (CLAS Academic Policies Handbook).

CLAS Final Examination Policies

The final examination schedule for each class is announced by the Registrar generally by the tenth day of classes. Final exams are offered only during the official final examination period. No exams of any kind are allowed during the last week of classes. All students should plan on being at the UI through the final examination period. Once the Registrar has announced the date, time, and location of each final exam, the complete schedule will be published on the Registrar's web site and will be shared with instructors and students. It is the student's responsibility to know the date, time, and place of a final exam.

Making a Suggestion or a Complaint

Students with a suggestion or complaint should first visit with the instructor (and the course supervisor), and then with the departmental DEO. Complaints must be made within six months of the incident (CLAS Academic Policies Handbook).

Understanding Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment subverts the mission of the University and threatens the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. All members of the UI community have a responsibility to uphold this mission and to contribute to a safe environment that enhances learning. Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported immediately. See the UI Comprehensive Guide on Sexual Harassment for assistance, definitions, and the full University policy.

Reacting Safely to Severe Weather

In severe weather, class members should seek appropriate shelter immediately, leaving the classroom if necessary. The class will continue if possible when the event is over. For more information on Hawk Alert and the siren warning system, visit the Department of Public Safety website.


Daily Schedule

 
Day	Date	Lecture

M	08/26	2.1
W	08/28	2.1
F	08/30	6.1,2.2

M	09/02	University holiday
W	09/04	2.2
F	09/06	2.3

M	09/09	2.3
W	09/11	2.3,2.4
F	09/13	2.4

M	09/16	2.4
W	09/18	2.4
F	09/20	2.4

M	09/23	2.5
W	09/25	2.5
F	09/27	2.6

M	09/30	2.7
W	10/02	Review
Th	10/03	Midterm Exam I, 6:30-8:30pm, 214 MLH
		Coverage: 2.1-2.6,6.1
F	10/04	No class

M	10/07	2.8
W	10/09	2.9
F	10/11	Additional topics in group theory: dihedral groups,
		Cayley's theorem, semidirect product, derived or 
		commutator series, simplicity of An, n>4. 3.1

M	10/14	3.2,3.3
W	10/16	3.3
F	10/18	3.3

M	10/21	3.4
W	10/23	10.2
F	10/25	4.1

M	10/28	4.1
W	10/30	4.1
F	11/01	4.2

M	11/04	4.3
W	11/06	4.3,4.4
F	11/08	4.4

M	11/11	4.5
W	11/13	4.5
F	11/15	4.6

M	11/18	4.6
W	11/20	Review
Th	11/21	Midterm Exam II, 6:30-8:30pm, 214 MLH
		Coverage: 	2.7-2.9, 3.1-3.4, 10.2, 4.1-4.5
F	11/22	No class

M	11/25	University holiday
W	11/27	University holiday
F	11/29	University holiday

M	12/02	Euclidean domains
W	12/04	4.6
F	12/06	Solution for Exam II

M	12/09	4.7
W	12/11	4.7
F	12/13	Review

T	12/17	Final Exam, 3:00-5:00pm, 214 MLH
		Coverage:	3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.7 but you are still 
		supposed to know group theory.

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