Math 560

Abstract Algebra III, Spring 08
Class Number: 16419

Location: JR 217
MW 4:00 PM-5:15PM

Dr. B. Al Sethuraman
( http://www.csun.edu/~asethura )


Office Information
Office: Room 126, Santa Susana Hall (red brick building by the bookstore).

          Office Hours:
Mon 3:00--3:50 PM,  and by appointment
Telephone: 818-677-2701.
Fax: (818)-677-3634.
        
Email: al.sethuraman@csun.edu

Text: Dummit and Foote.

Syllabus: Field theory and Galois theory, modules, modules over PIDs, introduction to commutative rings (Noetherian rings, Artinian rings, DVRs, etc.)

Exams: There will be a midterm exam, and a final exam. The date for the midterm exam will be announced at least one week in advance. The final is on Wedneday May 14th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Homework: Homework will be assigned as we go along.  There will be plenty!

Grading: HW 30%, MT 30%, Final 40%.