Martin Flashman's Courses - Math 343 Fall, '97
MATH 343 Intro to Algebraic Structures Fall, 1997 MWF 3:00 -4:10 P.M.
ROOM: FH 236
Last updated: 7/22/97
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Fall, 1997 COURSE INFORMATION M.FLASHMAN
MATH 343 : INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRAIC STRUCTURES 3:00-4:10 P.M. MWF FH236
OFFICE: Library 48 PHONE:826-4950
Office Hours (Tent.)- M W 10:30-11:40; T Th 11:30-12:40 AND BY APPOINTMENT!
E-MAIL: flashman@axe.humboldt.edu WWW: http://www.humboldt.edu/~mef2/
***PREREQUISITE: {Math 240 and (either Math 241 or Math 213)} OR permission.
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TEXTS: Elements of Abstract Algebra Dover Edition by Allan Clark.
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SCOPE: This course will cover various topics from "contemporary abstact
algebra." We will examine informally and formally theorems and theories
for algebraic structures that are used frequently in the study of numbers,
polynomials, and functions. Some set theory and logic will be introduced
as well to assist in developing and understanding proofs for many of the
results. By the end of the course, students will be expected to be able
to develop and write proofs for some elementary results. Supplementary
readings and materials will be supplied as appropriate, as well as edited
class notes.
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TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: Homework will be graded. It should be passed in
promptly on the due date.
There will be several tests in this course: Reality check quizzes,
cooperative problem assignments, two self-scheduled midterm exams, and
a special "team" assignment which I will grade (numerically).
Homework assignments are made regularly and should be passed in on
the due date.
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Exams will be announced at least one week in advance.
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THE FINAL EXAMINATION WILL BE SELF SCHEDULED.
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The final exam will be comprehensive, covering the entire semester.
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BECAUSE OF THE INTENSE NATURE OF THIS COURSE, MAKE-UP TESTS WILL NOT BE
GIVEN EXCEPT FOR VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES!
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It is the student's responsibility to request a makeup promptly. *** DAILY
ATTENDANCE SHOULD BE A HABIT! ***
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Writing Assignments: At the beginning of each class you will submit a brief
statement (at most four sentences) describing the content from previous
class and any topics you would like to discuss further either in class
or individually. I will read these and return them the next class.
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Team Activities: Every two weeks your team will be asked to submit a summary
of what we have covered in class. (No more than two sides of a paper.)
These may be organized in any way you find useful but should not be a copy
of your class notes. I will read and correct these before returning them.
Team participants will receive corrected photocopies.
Your summaries will be allowed as references for part of the final
examination only.
On alternate weeks teams will submit a response to the "problem/activity
of the week." These will be graded +, x (for OK), -, or unacceptable and
will be used in determining the *** points allocated for quizzes and cooperative
assignments.
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GRADES: Final grades will be determined taking into consideration the quality
of work done in the course as evidenced primarily from the accumulation
of points from tests and graded "team" assignments.
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Midterm exams will be worth 100 points each, the team assignment will be
worth 50 points, and the final exam will be worth 200 points.
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The work on the daily and bi-weekly summaries will be used to determine
25 points .
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Homework performance will count for 25 points.
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Quizzes and cooperative problem assignments will be worth 100 points.
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The total points available for the semester is 600. Notice that only 400
of these points are from examinations, so regular participation is essential
to forming a good foundation for your grades as well as your learning.
MORE THAN 3 ABSENCES MAY LOWER THE FINAL GRADE FOR POOR ATTENDANCE.
See the course schedule for the dates related to the following:
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no drops will be allowed without "serious and compelling reasons" and a
fee.
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no drops will be allowed.
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Students wishing to be graded with either CR or NC should make this request
through the recording office.
See the course list for a full list of relevant days.
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TECHNOLOGY: The computer may be used for some problems using matrices and
for some special algebraic software. Students wishing help with any graphing
calculator to consider matrices should plan to bring their calculator manual
with them to class.
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Supplementary materials will be distributed if needed.
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