MA 437: Applications of Algebra- HA 325 - M/W/F 11:20-12:10
E. Stitzinger
Spring 2008
TEXT:
Office: HA 220
Phone Number: 515-3258
E-mail address: stitz@math.ncsu.edu
HomeworkJan. 11 page 51: #2,3,4.
Jan. 16 page 51: #10-15. Hand in 11,14
Jan 18 page 88: #2,4
Jan 23 page 88: # 9, 10, 11, 18. Hand in 18
Jan 25 page 89: # 17,19.
Jan 28 page 89: # 12,13,14,15. Hand in 13, 14, 17
Feb 1 page 130: # 7, 8, 9.
Feb 6 page 130: # 11, 15. Hand in 15
Feb 8 page 130: # 3,4,13,14, 16. Hand in 3,4,16
Feb 11 page 28: # 41, 42
Feb 13, page 164: # 3, 5
Feb 18, page 165: # 1, 4, 5, 7. Hand in 1,4,5,7
Feb 20, page 213: # 5,6,7,8.
Feb 25, page 287: # 4,5,6
Mar 10, page 287: # 7,12,13,15 Hand in 4,5
Mar 12, page 329: # 1,2
Mar 17, Hand in Threshold problem
Mar 19, page 413: # 2a b c, 3, 6
Mar 24, page 414: # 1,7,8,9,10 Hand in 7, 10
Mar 26, page 415: # 13
Mar 28, page 442: # 3, 4
Mar 31, page 442: # 4, 7, 10 Hand in 4, 7, 10
Apr 7, Hand in: Find all threshold graphs with 5 verticies
Apr 9, Tableaux module exercise 2.1 page 17
Apr 11, Tableaux module exercise 4.1 page 27, Find the number of standard tableaux
of shape [5,3,2]
2. Goals and Objective
Introduces the uses of algebra in applied settings. Coding, Cryptography, Counting
3. Textbook: Applications of Abstract Algebra with MAPLE and MATLAB
By Klima, Sigmon and Stitzinger
For price, call NCSU bookstore at 919-515-2161
4. Topics and estimated days allocated to each topics:
Block Designs 1 week
Introduction to Error Correcting Codes 3 weeks
Cryptography 4 weeks
Polya Counting Techniques 3 weeks
Other 3 weeks
5. Tentative schedule of reading assignments
To be determined
6. Tentative schedule of homework due dates, quizzes and tests
To be determined
7. Determination of grades: + and - system
Homework: 2/3
Attendance:
Project: 1/3
Tests:
Final Exam
In addition,the following clarifications are used in this course:
8. Policy on incomplete grades and late assignments:
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:
10. Course Prerequisites / Restrictive Statements:
More information is available at : http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/MA.html (link)
In addition,the following clarifications are used in this course:
11. Academic Integrity Statement:
Students are expected to follow university guidelines available at http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm (link)
In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course:
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)
In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course:
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)
This course is offered in the Spring and Fall Semesters. Topics include cryptography, coding and counting.