4330S06

Math 4330- Abstract Algebra I - Spring 2006

Welcome to the website for David Hemmer's Math 4330- Abstract Algebra I. The class meets in UH5260, Tuesday-Thursday from 12:30-1:45.

The textbook is "Abstract algebra and solution by radicals" by John E. and Margaret W. Maxfield. (1992 Dover Edition).

Dave's Contact Information:

Office: University Hall 2010G
Office Hours:
                            Tuesday             10:30-12:30
                            Wednesday        12:00-1:00
                            Thursday            8:30-10:30

These are only the times I am guaranteed to be in my office. I will usually be there most of every day. 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:          (419) 530-2973
Email:          David.Hemmer@utoledo.edu
Dave's Website: http://www.math.utoledo.edu/~dhemmer

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: Anything I pass out in class will go here.

1/10/06   Course Information Sheet
2/7/06      Quotient group examples
2/9/06      Exam 1 review sheet
2/23/06   Example of fundamental homomorphism theorem
2/28/06   Monster simple group
2/28/06   A_5 is simple
3/21/06   Exam 2 review sheet.
4/25/06   Final Exam review sheet

Exams
    Midterm Exam 1- 2/16/06   SOLUTIONS
    Midterm Exam 2- 3/28/06    SOLUTIONS
    Final Exam- 5/2/06              SOLUTIONS

Homework

Due Thursday 4/27/06 SOLUTIONS
    Assigned 4/18/06
    Assigned 4/20/06
    Assigned 4/25/06

Due Tuesday 4/18/06   SOLUTIONS
    Assigned 4/11/06
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Due Tuesday 4/11/06   SOLUTIONS
    Assigned 4/4/06
    Assigned 4/6/06

Due Tuesday 3/28/06 True-False Solutions

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    Assigned 3/21/06

Due Tuesday 3/21/06 SOLUTIONS
Assigned 3/14/06
Assigned 3/16/06

Due Tuesday 3/14/06 SOLUTIONS
Assigned 2/28/06

Due Tuesday 2/28/06   SOLUTIONS
    Assigned 2/21/06
    Assigned 2/23/06