Martin Flashman courses- Math 343 Fall, '97

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.

TEXTS: Elements of Abstract Algebra Dover Edition by Allan Clark.
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.
TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: Homework will be graded. It should be passed in promptly on the due date.

Exams will be announced at least one week in advance.
THE FINAL EXAMINATION WILL BE SELF SCHEDULED.
The final exam will be comprehensive, covering the entire semester.
BECAUSE OF THE INTENSE NATURE OF THIS COURSE, MAKE-UP TESTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN EXCEPT FOR VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES!
It is the student's responsibility to request a makeup promptly. *** DAILY ATTENDANCE SHOULD BE A HABIT! ***

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.
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.

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.

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.
The work on the daily and bi-weekly summaries will be used to determine 25 points .
Homework performance will count for 25 points.
Quizzes and cooperative problem assignments will be worth 100 points.
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.

no drops will be allowed without "serious and compelling reasons" and a fee.
no drops will be allowed.
Students wishing to be graded with either CR or NC should make this request through the recording office.

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.
Supplementary materials will be distributed if needed.

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