| Course Number: | Math 653 | ||
| Course Title: | Algebra I | ||
| Section: | 600 | ||
| Time: | Tuesday and Thursday - from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. | ||
| Location: | BLOC 124 | ||
| Credit Hours: | 03 |
| Instructor: | Rostislav Grigorhuk | ||
| Office: | BLOC 510E | ||
| Phone: | |||
| E-Mail: | grigorch@math.tamu.edu | ||
| Office Hours: | Tuesday and Thursday - from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
This course covers the following topics:
1.Basic
group theory:
Hungerford Chapter I, Sections
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and a little of 9.
2.Advanced
topics in group theory:
Hungerford Chapter II, Sections
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7.
3.Basic
ring theory:
Hungerford Chapter III, Sections
1-6.
Additional topics may be covered if time will permit.
An undergraduate course in Modern (Abstract) Algebra.
A First Course in Abstract Algebra, by John B. Fraleigh or equivalent textbook.
Algebra, by Thomas W. Hungerford
Calculators are not generally needed for this course and will not be permitted on exams.
There will be two exams as well as a cumulative final exam. The dates and times are listed below.
|
|
Exam 1 |
Exam 2 |
Final Exam |
|
Date/Time |
Week 7 |
Week 12 |
December 02 (Wednesday) time 2:00-4:30pm |
|
Location |
BLOC 124 |
BLOC 124 |
BLOC 124 |
Your final grade will be determined by the total number of points obtained on exams and homework. Out of 250 total points, each component contributes to your grade as follows:
|
Component |
Points |
|
Homework |
75 |
|
Exam 1 |
50 |
|
Exam 2 |
50 |
|
Final Exam |
75 |
|
Total |
250 |
The following grade distribution will be used in determining final course grades:
|
Grade |
Percentage of Total Points |
|
A |
90.0%-100.0% |
|
B |
80.0%-89.9% |
|
C |
70.0%-79.9% |
|
D |
60.0%-69.9% |
|
F |
0.0%-59.9% |
Making up missed work (including missed exams, quizzes, and homework) will be arranged according to University policies only. A university approved excuse must be provided to the instructor in writing (e-mail is sufficient) within 1 working day for exams and within 2 working days for other work.
1. First, feel free to ask questions in class.
2. Next, I encourage you to stop at my office during my office hours; there you can get individual help, and we can spend as much time as needed discussing your questions. If your schedule does not allow you to see me during my office hours, feel free to contact me to make an appointment for a more convenient time.
Copyright: Please note that all written and web materials for this course are protected by copyright laws. This means that you can xerox (or download) one copy for your own use, but you are not allowed to make multiple copies.
The university views class attendance and participation as an individual student responsibility. Students are expected to attend class and to complete all assignments.
Please refer to Student Rule 7 in its entirety for information about excused absences, including definitions, and related documentation and timelines.
Students will be excused from attending class on the day of a graded activity or when attendance contributes to a student’s grade, for the reasons stated in Student Rule 7, or other reason deemed appropriate by the instructor.
Please refer to Student Rule 7 in its entirety for information about makeup work, including definitions, and related documentation and timelines.
Absences related to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 may necessitate a period of more than 30 days for make-up work, and the timeframe for make-up work should be agreed upon by the student and instructor” (Student Rule 7, Section 7.4.1).
“The instructor is under no obligation to provide an opportunity for the student to make up work missed because of an unexcused absence” (Student Rule 7, Section 7.4.2).
Students who request an excused absence are expected to uphold the Aggie Honor Code and Student Conduct Code. (See Student Rule 24.)
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
“Texas A&M University students are responsible for authenticating all work submitted to an instructor. If asked, students must be able to produce proof that the item submitted is indeed the work of that student. Students must keep appropriate records at all times. The inability to authenticate one’s work, should the instructor request it, may be sufficient grounds to initiate an academic misconduct case” (Section 20.1.2.3, Student Rule 20).
You can learn more about the Aggie Honor System Office Rules and Procedures, academic integrity, and your rights and responsibilities at aggiehonor.tamu.edu.
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With the exception of some medical and mental health providers, all university employees (including full and part-time faculty, staff, paid graduate assistants, student workers, etc.) are Mandatory Reporters and must report to the Title IX Office if the employee experiences, observes, or becomes aware of an incident that meets the following conditions (see University Rule 08.01.01.M1):
• The incident is reasonably believed to be discrimination or harassment.
• The incident is alleged to have been committed by or
against a person who, at the time of the incident, was (1) a student
enrolled at the University or (2) an employee of the University.
Mandatory Reporters must file a report regardless of how the information comes to their attention – including but not limited to face-to-face conversations, a written class assignment or paper, class discussion, email, text, or social media post. Although Mandatory Reporters must file a report, in most instances, you will be able to control how the report is handled, including whether or not to pursue a formal investigation. The University’s goal is to make sure you are aware of the range of options available to you and to ensure access to the resources you need.
Students wishing to discuss concerns in a confidential setting are encouraged to make an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Students can learn more about filing a report, accessing supportive resources, and navigating the Title IX investigation and resolution process on the University’s Title IX webpage.
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The Faculty Senate temporarily added the following statements to the minimum syllabus requirements in Fall 2020 as part of the university’s COVID-19 response.
To promote public safety and protect students, faculty, and staff during the coronavirus pandemic, Texas A&M University has adopted policies and practices for the Fall 2020 academic term to limit virus transmission. Students must observe the following practices while participating in face-to-face courses and course-related activities (office hours, help sessions, transitioning to and between classes, study spaces, academic services, etc.):
• Self-monitoring—Students should follow CDC recommendations
for self-monitoring. Students who have a fever or
exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 should participate in class remotely and
should not participate in face-to-face instruction.
• Face Coverings—Face coverings (cloth face covering, surgical mask, etc.) must be properly worn in all non-private spaces including classrooms, teaching laboratories, common spaces such as lobbies and hallways, public study spaces, libraries, academic resource and support offices, and outdoor spaces where 6 feet of physical distancing is difficult to reliably maintain. Description of face coverings and additional guidance are provided in the Face Covering policy and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) available on the Provost website.
• Physical
Distancing—Physical distancing must be maintained between students,
instructors, and others in course and course-related activities.
• Classroom
Ingress/Egress—Students must follow marked pathways for entering and
exiting classrooms and other teaching spaces. Leave classrooms promptly
after course activities have concluded. Do not congregate in hallways and
maintain 6-foot physical distancing when waiting to enter classrooms and
other instructional spaces.
• To attend a face-to-face class, students must wear a face covering (or a face shield if they have an exemption letter). If a student refuses to wear a face covering, the instructor should ask the student to leave and join the class remotely. If the student does not leave the class, the faculty member should report that student to the Student Conduct office for sanctions. Additionally, the faculty member may choose to teach that day’s class remotely for all students.
Students required to quarantine must participate in courses and course-related activities remotely and must not attend face-to-face course activities. Students should notify their instructors of the quarantine requirement. Students under quarantine are expected to participate in courses and complete graded work unless they have symptoms that are too severe to participate in course activities.
Students experiencing personal injury or Illness that is too severe for the student to attend class qualify for an excused absence (See Student Rule 7, Section 7.2.2.) To receive an excused absence, students must comply with the documentation and notification guidelines outlined in Student Rule 7. While Student Rule 7, Section 7.3.2.1, indicates a medical confirmation note from the student’s medical provider is preferred, for Fall 2020 only, students may use the Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class form in lieu of a medical confirmation. Students must submit the Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class within two business days after the last date of absence.
For additional information, please review the FAQ on Fall 2020 courses at Texas A&M University.