MAT 333 Abstract Algebra, Section 01, CN 40824, Fall 2010

Course Description: MAT 333, Abstract Algebra, covers sets, groups, rings, polynomial rings, fields.

Text: It will be posted on Blackboard.

Objectives: After completing MAT 333 the student should be able to: state definitions of basic concepts (e.g., congruence, groups, rings, integral domains, fields, subrings, homomorphisms, ideals); understand and use the Euclidean algorithm; understand and use modular arithmetic; state major theorems (e.g., the division algorithm, the unique factorization theorem, the remainder theorem, the factor theorem, the isomorphism theorems) and be able to identify the structures to which each theorem applies (e.g. the integers, integral domains, polynomial rings F[x] where F is a field, groups, etc.) ; find examples of objects that satisfy given algebraic properties (a noncommutative ring, a commutative ring but not an integral domain, etc)

Prerequisites: MAT 271 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.

Grades: Grades will be based on three in‑class full‑period examinations (60% total), a comprehensive final examination (25%), and quizzes, homework, and other assignments (15%) for the remainder. The exact grading system for your section is the following: each of the three full-period exams will be graded on a 100 scale, then the sum of the scores is divided by 5 and denoted by E. Homework is due every Monday, and each homework is worth 5 points. No late homework will be accepted. The average of all homework scores is denoted by H.

5 to 10 minutes quizzes will be given in principle every Monday, with the exception of the review and exam days, and will be graded on a scale from 1 to 5. The average of the quizzes scores is denoted by Q. There are also 5 points awarded for attendance and class participation, this portion of the grade is denoted by A. The final exam will be graded out of a maximum possible 200, then the score will be divided by 8 and denoted by F.

To determine your final grade compute E+H+Q+A+F. The maximum is 100, and the grade will be given by the rule:

A: 93‑100; A‑: 90‑92; B+: 87‑89; B: 83‑86; B‑: 80‑82

C+: 77‑79; C: 73‑76; C‑: 70‑72; D: 60‑69; F: Less than 60.

Makeups: No makeup examinations or quizzes will be given. If you must miss an examination for a legitimate reason, discuss this, in advance, with me, and I may then substitute the relevant score from your final examination for the missing grade.

Accomodations for Students with Disabilities: Cal State Dominguez Hills adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for students with temporary and permanent disabilities. If you have a disability that may adversely affect your work in this class, I encourage you to register with Disabled Student Services (DSS) and to talk with me about how I can best help you. All disclosures of disabilities will be kept strictly confidential. Please note: no accommodation may be made until you register with the DSS in WH B250. For information call (310) 243-3660 or to use telecommunications Device for the Deaf, call (310) 243-2028.

Academic Integrity: The mathematics department does not tolerate cheating. Students who have questions or concerns about academic integrity should ask their professors or the counselors in the Student Development Office, or refer to the University Catalog for more information. (Look in the index under "academic integrity".)

Exam rules: Students must leave their CSUDH student ID on their desk for the duration of the exam. Cell phones, iPhones, iPods, or PDAs of any kind, as well as headphones, may not be used at all during a test. Students are discouraged from leaving the exam room during the period of the exam. Restroom breaks must be kept under five minutes and are limited to one/exam. You will be penalized 5 points if you are gone more than five minutes. No more than one student can be out of the room at any given time during an exam. If a student finds it necessary to leave the room under these circumstances, they are not permitted to access computer terminals, smoke, read notes/books, or talk with others. If a student is found engaging in this behavior, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Whenever a student leaves the room, they must turn their exam upside down on their desk. All book bags or similar items will be deposited in the front of the class for the duration of the test.

Tentative homework assignments

M 8/24: 1.1.2,1.1.6,1.1.7,1.1.8,1.1.11,1.1.12

W 8/26: 1.1.13,1.1.15,1.1.16,1.1.17

M 8/31: 1.2.3,1.2.4,1.2.6,1.2.9,1.2.12

W 9/2: 1.2.14,1.2.16,1.2.17,1.2.18,1.2.26

M 9/7: Labor Day Holiday

W 9/9: 1.3.3,1.3.9,1.3.12,1.3.19

M 9/14: 1.4.3,1.4.4,1.4.5

W 9/16: 1.4.6,1.4.7,1.4.8,1.4.11,1.4.13

M 9/21: Review

W 9/23: Exam I

M 9/28: 1.5.3,1.5.4,1.5.6,1.5.8

W 9/30: 1.5.13,1.5.15,1.5.17

M 10/5: 1.6.2,1.6.4

W 10/7: 1.6.16,1.6.17

M 10/12: 1.7.3,1.7.7,1.7.8,1.7.10,1.7.11,1.7,12

W 10/14: 1.7.14,1.7.19,1.7.20,1.7.21

M 10/19: Review

W 10/21: Exam II

M 10/26: 2.1.2,2.1.6,2.1.7,2.1.8,2.1.13

W 10/28: 2.2.2,2.2.3,2.2.5,2.2.6

M 11/2: 2.2.7,2.2.8,2.2.10,2.2.12,2.2.14

W 11/4: 2.3.4,2.3.6,2.3.8,2.3.10,2.3.11

M 11/9: 2.3.13,2.3.14,2.3.15,2.3.16

W 11/11: Veterans Day Holiday

M 11/16: Review

W 11/18: Exam III

M 11/23: 2.4.2,2.4.3,2.4.5,2.4.8,2.4.10,2.4.12,2.4.15,2.4.16,2.4.17

W 11/25: 2.5.2,2.5.10,2.5.11,2.5,12

M 11/30: 2.6.3,2.6.6,2.6.7,2.6.9

W 12/2: 2.6.10,2.6.11,2.6.12,2.6.15

M 12/7: Review

Final examination: Monday, December 14, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Important dates

August 22-September 10	Saturday-Thursday	Late Registration, Add/Drop (fees due 48 hours after registration)
September 4	Friday	Instructor Drop Deadline
September 7	Monday	Labor Day Holiday-Campus Closed, No Classes
September 10	Thursday	Credit/No Credit and Audit Grading Deadline
September 10	Thursday	Last Day to Drop from FT to PT Status with Refund

September 15	Tuesday	Fall 2015 Graduation Application Deadline (with late fee)
September 17	Thursday	Fall Convocation
September 21	Monday	Drop Without Record of Enrollment Deadline
September 21	Monday	Student Census
September 22-November 12	Tuesday-Thursday	Serious and Compelling Reason Required to Drop/Withdraw
October 1	Thursday	Spring 2016 Graduation Application Deadline
October 19-January 22	Monday-Friday	Spring 2016 Registration
October 23	Friday	Last Day for Pro-rata Refund of Non-Resident Tuition and Tuition Fees
October 26-January 1	Monday-Friday	Winter 2016 Registration
November 11	Wednesday	Veterans Day Holiday-Campus Closed, No Classes
November 13-December 3	Friday-Thursday	Serious Accident/Illness Required to Drop/Withdraw