Math 1530: Abstract Algebra (Tentative)
Instructor:
Junehyuk Jung (Associate Professor of Mathematics)
Class meeting:
TTh 1:00-2:20 PM Bio Med Center B13
TA:
Christopher Jeong chris_jeong@brown.edu
(Office hour: 4-5PM Lincoln Field House, Room 120)
Office Hour:
T3-4PM Kassar 215 or by appointments via Zoom
Preferred contact:
Website:
https://sites.google.com/brown.edu/junehyuk
Textbook:
Contemporary Abstract Algebra by Gallian
Prerequisites:
MATH 0520 or 0540.
Reading and homework assignments:
Homework is generally due on Tuesday.
No late homework is accepted in any circumstance.
Exams
Midterm: 10/22 in class
Final: 12/17 9AM in class
Course description:
A proof-based course that introduces the principles and concepts of modern abstract algebra. Topics will include groups, rings, and fields, with applications to number theory, the theory of equations, and geometry. Previous proof-writing experience is not required. MATH 1530 is required of all students concentrating in mathematics. It is strongly suggested that potential mathematics concentrators make MATH 1530 one of the first thousand level mathematics classes that they take.
Grading:
The grade will be based on 10 homework assignments (50%), 1 midterm(20%), and 1 final(30%)
A total score of 60% or more guarantees a pass.
A total score of 90% or more guarantees an A, a score of 80% or more a B, 70% or more a C.
Collaboration policy:
You may discuss material and ideas required for homework with other students or get help as discussed below, but this homework is done primarily on your own and the solutions must be written by you alone. If you work with someone else you must indicate that person's name. These assignments are graded by a grader, returned to you, and grades reported on Gradescope at the appropriate time.
Allowed help resources are: my office hours and the math resource center in Kassar House. You may not consult the internet for homework solutions.
Credit hours and estimate of work load.
Expect 6 hours per each class + reading + assignments + self study. 40 hours of exam preparation (midterm+final). 184 hours in total.
Accommodations for students with disabilities.
Brown University is committed to full inclusion of all students. Please inform me early in the term if you may require accommodations or modification of any of course procedures. You may speak with me after class, during office hours, or by appointment. If you need accommodations around online learning or in classroom accommodations, please be sure to reach out to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) for their assistance (seas@brown.edu, 401-863-9588). Students in need of short-term academic advice or support can contact one of the deans in The College.
Other resources.
Especially during this period it is important to care for one's well-being. The university has resources available, to all students, in particular CAPS, the college, the graduate school, and in our department the directors of undergraduate and graduate studies.