Math 120B

Book

The book for this class is A First Course In Abstract Algebra, 7th Edition, by John B. Fraleigh. Earlier editions are probably fine as well, but the exercises may not match up exactly.

Webpage

The webpage for the course is https://www.math.uci.edu/~schollt/120b_spring_2019.

Grading

Raw grades will be computed as follows.
Homework10%
Quizzes15%
Midterm25%
Final50%
After evaluating the class performance over the entire quarter, the final grade may be adjusted accordingly. The lowest homework and quiz will be dropped.

Homework

Homework will be collected according to the calendar.
Week 12.7-11, 2.24, 2.29, 2.34, 3.2
Week 218.14-19, 18.24, 18.31, 18.32, 18.33, 18.34, 18.41, 18.44, 18.46, 18.53, 18.55
Week 319.1, 19.9, 19.11, 19.17, 19.21, 19.23, 19.26, 20.1, 20.9, 20.23, 20.25, 20.27
Week 421.1, 21.4, 21.5, 21.6-11
Week 522.1, 22.12, 22.17, 22.18, 22.23, 23.1, 23.5, 23.10, 23.18, 23.25, 23.35
Week 626.2, 26.3, 26.10, 26.12-14, 26.17, 26.20, 26.21, 26.24, 26.27, 26.30, 26.37
Week 7NO HW
Week 827.1, 27.3, 27.14, 27.15, 27.16, 27.18, 27.22, 27.24, 27.29, 27.33, 27.34, 27.35
Week 929.1, 29.9-11, 29.18, 29.19, 29.23, 29.24, 29.28, 29.32, 29.36, 29.37
Week 1030.4, 30.7, 30.11, 30.15, 30.16-20, 30.24, 30.27, 31.1, 31.11, 31.19, 31.20, 31.24, 31.30, 31.34, 31.38

Quizzes

Quizzes will be given according to the calendar will be graded. You may not use a calculator, book, or any notes for the quizzes.

Exams

The midterms will be taken during the usual lecture times, see the calendar for details. Please see the registrar webpage for the date/time of the final. You will not be allowed a calculator. Exams are closed book and no notes are allowed. You must bring your student ID to the exams to verify your identity. The same rules apply for the final as well.

Make-ups

No makeup exams or quizzes will be offered. If you miss a midterm, the final exam will be weighted more. If you miss the final, you will receive an incomplete.

Disability Accommodations

Students who may need disability-related accommodations should talk to me as soon as possible.

Cheating

Don't. Following the UCI academic integrity policy is a requirement to pass this class. For more information, visit https://aisc.uci.edu.