Math 419- Abstract Algebra I - Fall 2007

Welcome to David Hemmer's Math 419- Abstract Algebra I.  The class meets in 250 MATH,  Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 1-1:50 p.m. There is also a lab once/week.

The textbook is Contemporary Abstract Algebra 6e by Joseph Gallian. 

Dave's Contact Information:

Office: Mathematics Building 211

Office Hours:
                      
                            Monday            9:00-10:00
                            Wednesday       2:00-4:00
                            Friday                9:00-10:00

These are only the times I am guaranteed to be in my office. I will usually be there most of every day when I am not teaching.  You can take your chances and stop by anytime, or call first to see if I'm here, or make an appointment. The best way to contact me is email.  Please make frequent use of my office hours!

Phone:          (716) 645-6284 x 137
Email:          dhemmer@math.buffalo.edu
Dave's Website:  http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~dhemmer


TA's Contact Information
       Name: Prasanth George
       Office: Math Buildling 137
       Phone: 645-6284 x 168
       Office Hours: TR 11-12
       Email:  pgeorge3 at buffalo dot edu


Reading Files: I will post all files in .pdf format, which can be read with Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is probably already on your computer, but if not it is availabe for free download  here .

Course Handouts/Class notes: Anything I pass out in class will go here.
   
    8/27/07   Course information sheet.
    9/28/07   List of groups to know for exam 1.
    11/26/07   Multiplication table for field of 8 elements
    12/5/2007   Definitions to know for final exam.
    12/5/2007   Key theorems to study.
    12/5/2007   Study guide for final exam.
    12/7/2007   Sample final exam        SOLUTIONS

Exams:
      
Midterm #1- 10/5/2007 Solutions   (please add a line connecting <3> and <9> on #5)
                Additonal take home problems for Math 519     SOLUTIONS

       Midterm #2- 11/12/2007 Solutions
                   Additional take home problems for Math 519   SOLUTIONS

       Final Exam Solutions

Homework:

  Due Friday 12/7/2007   SOLUTIONS
      
Assigned Wednesday 11/28/2007 p.377 #7, 9, 19
       Assigned Friday 11/30/2007  p. 388 #3, 7, 22, 29
       Assigned Monday 12/3/07    p.395 #2, 4, 6
       Assigned Wednesday 12/5/08  p560 #5, 7

  Due Wednesday 11/28/2007  SOLUTIONS
       Assigned Wednesday 11/14/2007 p.347 #2, 3, 6, 13,14, 18, 22, 24, 27
       Assigned Monday 11/19/2007  p. 365 #1, 2, 7, 15, 16, 29, 30

 
  Due Wednesday 11/14/2007 
SOLUTIONS
         
Assigned Monday 11/5/2007 p. 315 #2, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14
          Assigned Wednsday 11/7/2007 p. 315 #10,  17, 23, 25, 32

  Due Wednesday 11/07/2007  SOLUTIONS
         
Assigned Monday 10/29/2007 p.268 #10, 34, 36, 39, 42, 45
          Assigned Wednsesday 10/31/2007 p.275 #9, 27, 30  p.286 #7, 41, 60
          Assigned Friday 11/2/2007  p. 298 #3, 11, 18, 20, 40
     
    Due Wednesday 10/31/2007  SOLUTIONS
   
       Assigned Monday 10/22/2007  p.254 4, 7, 13, 16, 22, 38, 42        
           Assigned Wednesday 10/24/2007 p.254 #26, 44, 55
           Assigned Friday 10/26/2007  p. 268 #4, 5, 12, 14, 15, 29

    Due Wednesday 10/24/2007 SOLUTIONS
          Assigned Monday 10/15/2007 p. 210 #9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 30
          Assigned Wednesday 10/17/2007 p. 210 #47, 49, 54,  p. 230 #8, 9, 26
          Assigned Friday 10/19/2007  p. 240 #2, 6, 20, 22, 28, 50

    Due Wednesday 10/17/2007   SOLUTIONS
         
Assigned Monday 10/8/2007 p. 165 #11, 12, 20, 42, 43, 58
          Assigned Wednesday 10/10/2007 p.191 #1, 4, 8, 9, 11, 16, 26, 38, 42
          Assigned Friday 10/12/2007 p. 191 #49, 58, 65

    Due Wednesday 10/10/2007   SOLUTIONS
         
Assigned Monday 10/1/2007 p.148 #8, 12, 16, 20, 31, 33, 39
          Assigned Wednesday 10/3/2007 p. 148 #40, 44, 46
          Assigned Friday 10/3/2007 None-Exam #1

    Due Wednesday 10/3/2007      SOLUTIONS
         
Assigned Monday 9/24/07   p. 132 #18, 22, 30, 31, 43
          Assigned Wednesday 9/26/07  p.132 #13, 29, 35, 42
          Assigned Friday 9/28/07  p.132 #31, 33, 34, 39  p.148 #1, 2, 4, 15

    Due Wednesday 9/26/2007      SOLUTIONS
         
Assigned Monday 9/17/2007  p. 112 #1-5, 12, 18
          Assigned Wednesday 9/19/2007 p. .113 #6, 8, 29, 31, 55
          Assigned Friday 9/21/2007  p. 114 #45, p. 132 #2, 7, 10, 24, 27

    Due Wednesday 9/19/2007         SOLUTIONS
          Assigned Monday 9/10/07 p. 67 # 12, 15, 17, 29, 31, 33, 44, 51, 52
          Assigned Wednesday 9/12/07  p. 82 #1, 8, 9, 14, 20, 24
          Assigned Friday 9/14/07  p.83 #31, 49, 51  p.90 #2,3,4,5,18

    Due Wednesday 9/12/2007                     SOLUTIONS
          Assigned Wednesday 9/5 2007 Read Chpt3  p.54 #9, 27, 29, 34, 37
          Assigned Friday 9/7/2007 p.54 #32, p.67 #1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10

    Due Wednesday 9/5/2007                                                     SOLUTIONS
         
Assigned Monday 8/27/07   Read Chpt 0. p.23 #4, 7, 24, 28, 48, 50.
          Assigned Wednesday 8/29/07 Read Chpt 1. p.37 # 2, 3, 5, 11, 13, 16
          Assigned Friday 8/31/07 Read Chpt 2 p.53 #3, 4, 28

Useful Links:

    Abstract Algebra Online Study Guide : From Northern Illinois University

    Encyclopedia of Mathematics: Lots of interesting stuff from Wikpedia

    Mathworld Abstract Algebra
   
    Heptadecagon Construction

    Rubik's cube applet

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