ABSTRACT ALGEBRA 2

1) Semester: Spring 2024

2) Course ID: MAS 4302 / CRN 12468

3) Course Credit Hours: 3

4) Meeting Times:  MWF 3:30 - 4:20

5) Meeting Location:  MH 103

6) Required Textbook: Contemporary Abstract Algebra, 9th edition or later, J. Gallian, Cengage

7) Course description: Introduction to basic theory of rings, fields, modules, vector spaces, and related topics, including an overview of Galois Theory.

8) Calculation of final grade: there will be homework problems assigned as appropriate. They will count for 100 points overall. We will have an exam after every chapter consisting of an in class part worth 50 points and a take home part also worth 50 points. Grade will be calculated based on the ratio of points achieved vs points possible. Attendance is optional, but the ambitious student will find it worthwhile.

9) Prerequisite(s): per catalogue

10) Student Learning Outcomes:

                                                (i) Information literacy

                                                (ii) Problem-solving abilities

                                                (iii) Technological literacy

                                                (iv) Discipline expertise

11) We will not be using Canvas for any purpose other than the initial Financial Aid Attendance verification. The course page in Canvas will be inactive..no assignments, grades, announcements, or communications. The entire course will be run thru the website www.thomasbeatty.com.