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{\large \bf MODERN ALGEBRA I:  MATH 521}\\
{\bf Text:  A First Course in Abstract Algebra\\
by Joseph Rotman 

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{\bf Section 1:} &TR 11:00--12:15 &BR 100 B
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{\bf Professor:}  Keith A. Kearnes&{\bf Email:}  kearnes@louisville.edu\\
{\bf Office:}  Natural Sciences 247&{\bf Phone:} 852--6826\\
{\bf Hours:}  T  12:15--1,  R 10:15--11, 5:15--6&{\bf WWW:} http://www.louisville.edu/\~{}kakear01\\
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{\bf Course Outline:}
In this course we will learn about rings and fields,
and use the results to solve the classic
construction problems of Greek mathematics.
We will cover chapters 1, 3 and part of 
chapter 4 of the text.

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{\bf Prerequisites:}
The equivalent
of Math 325 (Linear Algebra).

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{\bf Homework and Exams:}
During the semester there will be 
regularly assigned homework, two in-class tests and
a final exam. Your course grade will be 
computed according to the following formula.
\[ {\bf Grade} = {\bf HW}(30\%) +
{\bf T1}(20\%) + 
{\bf T2}(20\%) + {\bf Final}(30\%).\]
Late homework will not be accepted.
However, your two lowest homework grades
will not be counted.

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{\bf Scoring:}
Written work will be judged on the basis of {completeness},
{legibility} and {correctness}. 
Strings of formulas without explanation will not be accepted. 
Paragraph organization (where appropriate), complete sentences 
and correct punctuation are expected.

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{\bf Dates:}

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HW/Tests: &Due Thursday&$\hspace{.75in}$&Test 2: & Oct 29\\
Labor Day: &Sep 7&&Thanksgiving: & Nov 25--29\\
Test 1: &Sep 24&&Last Day of Class: &Dec 7\\
Fall Break: &Oct 12--13&&&
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{\bf Getting Help:}
Don't wait until it is too late if you need help. Ask questions!
I am available 
during the office hours listed above and also at many other times.  
If you can't see me during office hours,  then make an appointment 
with me to see me at a different time. I will also give short
answers to questions sent by email.

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{\bf WWW:} 
Information concerning our class will be posted
on my web page under {\bf information for students}.
Copies of documents I hand out in class will be accessible
from this page. I will post test solutions here.

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