INFORMATION, Spring 2008

 

MAT 330:  Introduction to Algebra

Professor Susan Fettes

 

 

Office: Snygg Hall - Room 206

 

e-mail:                  fettes@cs.oswego.edu

 

Phones:        312-2739     (Office)

312-3030     (Math Secretary)

 

Office Hours: MW:   12:40 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.

                  Th:     1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 MF:   9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

 

Course Structure:

The required text for this course is A First Course in Abstract Algebra, by John B. Fraleigh (7th edition.)  Daily assignments are given each day.  These assignments are to be completed by the next class meeting.  Questions concerning assigned problems are encouraged and will be discussed each day before the lecture (time permitting).

Almost every Friday you will be asked to turn in a homework assignment which consists of selected problems from the daily assignments.  More will be said about them in class.  Homework must be done on a word processor Ð no handwritten homework will be accepted.   Also, there will be 4 quizzes, also on Fridays.  Be alert, quiz dates will be announced.

Grading:

Grading will be based on the collected homework assignments (200 pts.), 4 quizzes (100 pts.), 2 exams (100 pts. each), and a comprehensive final exam (200 pts.).

Should you find that you must miss an exam or quiz or the turning in of a homework assignment, it is required that you make specific arrangements with me in advance.  (In case of emergency, contact me as soon as possible.)

Exams:                  Exam I: March 7th              Exam II: May 2nd

Final Exam:   Wednesday May 14th: 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.

Academic Honesty:

Collaboration on non-collected homework and in studying is strongly encouraged; however, the work you hand in must be solely your own.  Sharing written work before it is turned in to be graded is academic dishonesty.

 

Intellectual integrity on the part of all students is basic to individual growth and development through college course work.  When academic dishonesty occurs, the teaching/learning climate is seriously undermined and student growth and development are impeded.  For these reason, any form of intellectual dishonesty is a serious concern and is therefore prohibited.

 

Please see:  Campus Intellectual Integrity Policy