MATH W4042:
Intro to Modern Algebra II
Fall 2008
This page is http://www.math.columbia.edu/~bayer/F08/ModernAlgebra
Dave Bayer <bayer@math.columbia.edu>
http://www.math.columbia.edu/~bayer
426 Mathematics, +1 (212) 854-2643
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My office hours will be held in 426 Mathematics. Please check online for updates, before traveling any distance.
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Including our final, there will be a total of three exams that determine the course grade.
| Test | Day | Date | Time | Points |
| Exam 1 | Thursday | October 2 | in class | 30 |
| Exam 2 | Thursday | November 6 | in class | 30 |
| Final | Tuesday | December 16 | 9:00am - Noon (projected) | 40 |
These dates do not coincide with any religious holiday which causes suspension of
New York City's alternate side parking regulations; see
NYC Parking Calendar.
Please discuss other conflicts with me well in advance of the exam in question.
Master University Examination Schedule
University Academic Calendar
A First Course in Abstract Algebra, 7/E, by John B. Fraleigh. Addison Wesley, 2003. ISBN-10: 0201763907, ISBN-13: 9780201763904. AddALL ($23 and up).
Galois Theory, by Emil Artin. Dover, 1966. ISBN-10: 0486623424, ISBN-13: 9780486623429. AddALL ($8).
Algebra, by Michael Artin. Prentice Hall, 1991. ISBN-10: 0130047635, ISBN-13: 9780130047632. AddALL ($20 and up).
The teaching assistant for this course is Sonja Mapes. Her office hours are in the Math Help Room (Math 405) Tuesday from 10 AM -12 PM. There will be weekly problem sessions in Math 405 (the back room of the help room) on Wed. 6 PM -7 PM.
This calendar gives our schedule of classes and exams.
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