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cdoneill «at» sdsu.edu
GMCS Building, Room 570
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182
U.S.A.
GMCS Building, Room 570
Math & Stats Department
San Diego State University5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182
U.S.A.
Math 320: Abstract Algebra (Fall 2023)
| Lectures: | TTh 5:30pm - 6:45pm, P 147 |
| Office hours: | Monday 2:00pm - 3:15pm |
| Tuesday 2:00pm - 4:00pm** | |
| Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm | |
| Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm | |
| or by appointment |
| Textbooks: | Abstract Algebra: An Introduction (3rd Edition), by Thomas W. Hungerford (optional) |
| Book of Proof (3rd Edition), by Richard Hammack (free, optional) |
As described in the course catalog, this course covers elementary number theory and rings, to include ideals, polynomial rings, quotient rings, ring homomorphisms and isomorphisms (formerly numbered MATH 521A).
Resources
The course syllabus (also as a plain text syllabus).
A tentative week-by-week lecture schedule (also as a plain text lecture schedule), which is subject to change without notice.
Homework
There will be one homework assignment given each week, usually assigned on Thursday and due in class the following Thursday. There will also be one preliminary assignment given each week, usually assigned on Tuesday after class and due in class on Thursday.
I will post links to homework assignments here. If you have questions about course material, do not hesistate to ask me in/before/after class, stop by my office hours, or email me.
Preliminary Assignment 0,
due Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 1,
due Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 2,
due Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 3,
due Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 4,
due Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 5,
due Thursday, September 28, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 6,
due Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 7,
due Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 9,
due Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 10,
due Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 11,
due Thursday, November 9, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 12,
due Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Preliminary Assignment 14,
due Thursday, November 30, 2023.