Note: On Tuesday, February 19, all Monday classes meet. We do not
meet.
Instructor:
Dr. Leonard J. Nissim
Office: 815F
Telephone: 212-636-6331
E-mail: ljnissim@hotmail.com or nissim@fordham.edu
LC Department Office: 813
LC Department telephone: 212-636-6310
RH Department Office: John Mulcahy Hall, room 407 (Rose Hill)
RH Department telephone: 718-817-3220
Office Hours
Monday 8:30 to 9:45am - in room 815F
Tuesday 8:30 to 9:45am - in room 815F
Tuesday 1pm to 3pm - in the Math Help Room (room 302F)
Thursday 8:30 to 9:45am - in room 815F
Friday 8:30 to 9:45am - in room 815F
(and by appointment)
Text:
``A First Course in Abstract Algebra'' by John B. Fraleigh, Seventh Edition
ISBN 0-201-76390-7
Syllabus:
After a brief preliminary review of sets and functions in section 0, we will study group theory (including subgroups, permutation groups, homomorphisms, cosets, factor groups, and group products), rings, and fields. This may be found in sections 1 to 11, 13 to 15, and 18 in the text. Additional topics in ring theory will be added if time permits.
You can get homework assignments and find out what will be covered on the next test by going to my website, and clicking on the appropriate link. The address is:
http://www.dsm.fordham.edu/~nissim/
Please note: This website is not part of Blackboard. You must type in that address the first time that you go there.
Grading:
Your grade will be based on tests (50%) and the final exam (50%). Three tests will be given; only the best two scores will count. No make-up tests will be given. The tests are scheduled for: Friday, February 15; Friday, March 22; and Friday, April 19.
The final exam will cover material from the entire course. (Exam week is from Tuesday, May 7, to Tuesday, May 14.)
Homework will be assigned, but will not count towards your grade. While you are expected to attend all classes, attendance is not part of your grade. If you miss a class, check the website above for the homework assignment.