Contact
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 (Spring 2019)
| Lectures: | TTh 9:30am - 10:45am, GMCS 328 |
| Final exam: | Thursday, May 16th, 8:00am - 10:00am |
| 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).
Announcements
January 10, 2019:
Course webpage has been created.
January 10, 2019:
A syllabus and lecture schedule have been uploaded.
January 10, 2019:
A description of the portfolio project has been posted.
January 22, 2019:
The guidelines for the portfolio project have been updated.
February 14, 2019:
The Tuesday office hour slot will continue for the remainder of the semester.
March 7, 2019:
The lecture schedule has been updated.
March 30, 2019:
The lecture schedule has been updated.
Resources
The course syllabus.
A tentative day-by-day schedule (subject to change without notice).
A description of the portfolio project.
Homework
There will be one homework assignment given each week, usually assigned on Thursday and due in class the following Tuesday. 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 1,
due Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 2,
due Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 3,
due Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 4,
due Thursday, February 21, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 5,
due Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 6,
due Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 7,
due Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 8,
due Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 9,
due Thursday, March 28, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 10,
due Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 11,
due Thursday, April 18, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 12,
due Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Preliminary Assignment 13,
due Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Final Exam Review
Below is a practice final exam, intended to help you study for the exam and test your preparedness. This may not to be turned in for credit, but I am happy to answer any questions you have in/before/after class, in my office hours, or through email.
Practice Final Exam
for Thursday, May 16, 2019.