MATH W4041: Introduction to Modern Algebra 2
Fall 2014
The most up-to-date information on this course can be found on the Courseworks page for this course.
Time and place: MW 8:40-9:55 Location: Diana Center LL103
(Barnard Campus)
Lecturer: Walter Neumann (x45074, 616 Mathematics,
neumann@math.columbia.edu,
www.math.columbia.edu/~neumann);
office hours MW 12:30--1:30pm or by appointment
This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence on Abstract Algebra.
Recommended Text: Dummit and Foote, Abstract
Algebra, third edition, Wiley 2004.
Available at the University bookstore; see
also AddALL.
Other recommended texts. There are very many texts
in Abstract Algebra and just browsing the library is recommended for
further examples, history, or different treatment of the material. Here
is a selection of some recommended ones.
Homework: There will be weekly problem sets, due in the homework box on the 4th floor Mathematics by 1pm on Wednesdays. Although only a portion of the homework will be graded, you should attempt every homework problem and eventually understand how to do every problem correctly. Collaboration and discussion with classmates is encouraged, but you must write up assignments individually.
Exams: There will be two 75-minute midterm exams and a final. Schedule:
Grading: The final course grade will be determined by:
Homework: 25%
Midterm exams each: 25%,
Final exam: 25%.
Help: My office hours are MW 12:30-1:30 or by appointment. Help is also available without appointment in the Mathematics help room (406 Mathematics).