MATH 402A     Autumn, 2009  

INSTRUCTOR: Ralph Greenberg, Padelford C-553, 543-7648, greenber@math.washington.edu


WEBPAGE: http://www.math.washington.edu/~greenber/MATH402A.html


OFFICE HOURS: Monday 3:30 - 4:30, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00, Friday 11:00 - 12:00. Other times by appointment.


TEXT: Abstract Algebra, 3rd edition by I.N. Herstein


GRADING: The grade will be based on the homework assignments (which count 30% altogether), the midterm (which counts 30%), and the final (which counts 40%). The midterm will be on Friday, November 6th. The final will be on Wednesday, December 16th, 8:30 - 10:20 .


Math 402 is an introduction to group theory. We will cover chapters 1, 2 and 3 in the text. A significant part of the course will be the theoretical side of group theory - various theorems about the properties of groups, either general groups or special types of groups. But another significant part of the course will be studying and getting to know specific groups. Both are crucial for gaining an understanding of group theory.


Homework Assignments


Homework Solutions


Solutions for the sample midterm


Handouts