Algebra – Mathematics 1530 (CRN: 15050)
Brown University – Fall, 2013
Professor Joe Silverman
| Text |
Algebra (Pure and Applied Undergraduate Texts), Mark R. Sepanski American Mathematical Society (September 22, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-0821852941 Click here for an errata list. |
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| Office | Mathematics Department, Kassar House, Room 202 |
| Phone | 863-1124 |
| jhs@math.brown.edu | |
| Web Site | www.math.brown.edu/~jhs/MA0153/MA0153HomePage.html |
| Office Hours | Monday 2:00-2:45pm (just for Math 1530) and Friday 3:00-4:00 pm (combined office hours) and by appointment (send me an email). |
| Course Time | MWF 10:00–10:50 AM (C hour) |
| Course Location | Barus-Holley 165 |
| Problem Sets |
Note:
The problem sets are challenging. Don't leave them until
the last minute! We will be moving rapidly. In order to learn the
material, it is very important to
DO THE HOMEWORK WHEN IT IS ASSIGNED.
Late homework will NOT be accepted. There are NO exceptions to this rule. Homework must be stapled, with your name legibly written at the upper right of the first page. It is due at the start of class. Homework should generally be done on your own. If you occasionally work with someone else in the class, you must indicate who you worked with. Further, you are not allowed to get help from people not in the class, nor may you search or ask for solutions on the internet. Doing so is a form of plagiarism and will be treated as such. The grader and I reserve the right to do our own internet searches and compare your solutions with those that we find. |
| Homework on the Web |
The homework assignments include reading assignments, due the next
class, and written assignments, generally due each Wednesday.
Click here to go to the Math 1530 Web Homework Page. |
Dates to Remember: There will be two in-class hour exams and a final exam.
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Hour Exam #1 |
Mon Oct 7 |
In class |
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Hour Exam #2 |
Mon Nov 11 |
In class |
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Final Exam |
Fri Dec 13 |
2:00–5:00pm |
Grading: The course grade will be determined on the following basis:
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Problem Sets |
15% |
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Hour Exam 1 |
20% |
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Hour Exam 2 |
25% |
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Final Exam |
40% |
Brief Syllabus:
Click here for a detailed syllabus and list of homework assignments.