| Math 7261-001 | Algebraic Theory I | Fall 2012 |
| Class: | Dunn Hall 249, MWF 11:30-12:25 |
| Instructor: | Paul Balister |
| E-mail: | pbalistr@memphis.edu |
| Website: | http://www.msci.memphis.edu/~pbalistr/7261.html |
| Office: | Dunn Hall 345, Tel: 678-3138 |
| Office Hours: | Friday 1:30-2:30pm (or by appointment) |
| Textbook: | Abstract Algebra, D.S. Dummit and R.M. Foote, John Wiley & Sons Inc. |
| Grades: | Based on homework assignments (~55%), two take-home exams (~15%), and comprehensive final (~30%). Plus/Minus grades will be used. |
| Material: | Chapters 0 to 9 inclusive of textbook. See notes on sets, functions, and number theory basics (pdf) and notes on group theory (pdf) and notes on ring theory (pdf). |
| Final Exam: | Monday, December 10, 10:30am |