Information on Math 520A

Algebra -- Doctoral Core I
Call No. 2744

January 19, 2007

TIME OF MEETING: Mon, Wed, & Fri 1:40 - 2:35.
PLACE: ES 142
INSTRUCTOR:
W. F. Hammond, ES 137B, phone 442-4625.
     Office hours: Mon. & Wed. 3:05 - 4:00
     Campus email: hammond
     Web: http://www.albany.edu/~hammond/
TEXT:
Thomas Hungerford, Algebra,
     Springer, 1974, ISBN 0-387-90518-9, ISBN 3-540-90518-9.
PRE-REQUISITE:
Advanced Linear Algebra (Math 524)
     or permission of the instructor, and
     an undergraduate course in abstract algebra
BULLETIN DESCRIPTION: Groups, fields, Galois theory

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Between Math 520A and Math 520B it is expected that about 80% of the syllabus for the Preliminary Ph.D. exam in algebra should be covered.

TEST SCHEDULE:

EventWeightDate
Final examination100Tue. May 15, 3:30-5:30
Midterm test50Wed., Mar. 21, in class
Written Assignments (5 @ 10 each)50 
Weekly quizzes (10 @ 5 each)50 
Total weight250 

The instructor reserves the option of substituting “take-home” exams for the scheduled midterm and final examinations. With either of those events the exam will be due at a time announced with its distribution.

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance at class meetings is a requirement for passing the course unless the student has been granted a special exception in advance. Unexcused absence may result in failure or grade reduction. There will be no excused absences from tests except for compelling emergencies and religious holidays.