Abstract Algebra I, MTH 310-002
| Instructor: | Mark Iwen |
| Time and Place: | Lectures are MWF 12:40 pm -- 1:30 pm, in A208 Wells Hall |
| E-mail: | markiwen@math.msu.edu |
| Office: | C342 WH |
| Office Hours: | M 1:45 pm -- 2:45 pm, T 2:30 pm -- 3:30 pm, and W 1:45 pm -- 2:45 pm |
We will discuss the structure of the integers, congruences, rings, ring homomorphisms, ideals, and quotient rings. This is a writing course with an emphasis on proofs.
Course website for MTH310-002:
http://math.msu.edu/~markiwen/Teaching/MTH310/MTH310_F15.html
The course website is mandatory reading for the course. On it you will find the course schedule, the syllabus, and supplementary reading. Homework assignments will be posted on the schedule.
Textbook:
Abstract Algebra, Second Edition, by Thomas Hungerford.
Cengage Learning
We will cover most, if not all, of the material discussed in chapters 1 - 7 of this book.
Supplementary Notes:
We will also utilize Professor Meierfrankenfeld's excellent notes for this class. They are freely available here.