SYLLABUS:

1. Instructor: Aloysius G. Helminck (Loek)

Office: 360 Harrelson Hall
Office Hours: Tu-Th, 2:45-3:30 pm
Phone Number: (919) 513-2293
E-mail address: loek@math.ncsu.edu
Home page: http://www.math.ncsu.edu/~loek

2. Goals and Objectives:

The goal of MA 407 is to learn the basics of abstract algebra and demonstrate how this can be used in mathematics and real life applications.

3. Textbook: "Contemporary Abstract Algebra" by Joseph A. Gallian

For price, call NCSU bookstore at 919-515-2161

4. Topics and estimated days allocated to each topics:

Syllabus: Chapter 1-17: About 1-2 Chapters each week.

5. Tentative schedule of reading assignments

See http://www.math.ncsu.edu/~loek/courses/MA407/

6. Tentative schedule of homework due dates, quizzes and tests

See http://www.math.ncsu.edu/~loek/courses/MA407/

7. Determination of grades: + and - system

Quizes and Class Participation: 20%
In class Test 1: 25%
In class Test 2: 25%
Final Exam/Project: 30%

8. Policy on incomplete grades and late assignments:

Incomplete grades will be handled on an individual basis.

9. Policy on absences (excused and unexcused) and scheduling makeup work:

The attendance policy is consistent with the Academic Regulations which can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_regulations/attend/reg.htm (link)

In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course:

You are expected to attend all classes on time. Makeup work will only be allowed for excused absences.

10. Course Prerequisites / Restrictive Statements:

More information is available at : http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/MA.html (link)
 

11. Academic Integrity Statement:

Students are expected to follow university guidelines available at http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm (link)

12. NC State policy on working with students with disabilities:

Information can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/stud_affairs/counseling_center/dss/ (link)

I will honor all written requests issued by the Office of Disability Services for Students.

13. Statement on laboratory safety or risk assumption in courses requiring physical activity or field trips:

None

14. Statement on "pass-through" charges e.g. , lane rental at bowling alley, field trip costs, etc.:

None

Further Information:

NCSU Academic Regulations can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_policies/   (link)