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When and Where

Semester: Spring 2009
Meeting time: 11:45-1:00 Tu Th              
Meeting place: HA 379

Professor
Name: Michael Singer
E-mail address: singer@math.ncsu.edu
URL: http://www.math.ncsu.edu/~singer
Office location: HA 348
Office hours: Tu Th 1:30-3:00 or by appointment
Office telephone number: 515-2671
Office fax number: 515-3798

This course introduces students to the applications of abstract algebra.  The presentation will  begin with concrete problems which are then solved by algebraic techniques, the theory of which has been treated in earlier courses in algebra.  Students will gain insight into the usefulness of the subject.  They also will benefit from seeing problems through from their non-mathematical beginnings, through their mathematical formulations and solutions to their final conclusion.  

We will cover Chapters  1-6, 8, 9, 11 of the text as well as the Symbolic Computation Modules (see the Text section).

Prerequisite

Klima, Sigmon and Stitzinger,  Applications of Abstract Algebra with Maple and Matlab, Second Edition, 2006
Symbolic Computation Modules available  here

The grade will be given on the basis of successful completion of homework assignments (85%) collected approximately every ten to fourteen days and a project (15%) due at the end of the semester (a list of projects is posted here). The project will involve giving a written presentation of a recent paper or chapter from a book which will be selected by the student subject to the approval of the instructor.  The project will be due by Thursday April 30, 1pm.

Academic Integrity Statement

Students are required to follow NCSU policy available at www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm.  "Academic dishonesty is the giving, taking, or presenting of information or material by a student that unethically or fraudulently aids oneself or another on any work which is to be considered in the determination of a grade or the completion of academic requirements or the enhancement of that student's record or academic career." (NCSU Code of Student Conduct)

The Student Affairs web site has more information (http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/osc/AIpage/acaintegrity.html).

The NC State policy on working with students with disabilities can be found here.

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Last modified Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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