MATH 445 Abstract Algebra II
Syllabus for Spring 2013

Mon, Wed, & Fri, 2:00 – 2:50pm
326 Gildemeister Hall

Instructor: Dr. Eric Errthum Winona Email Username: eerrthum Office: 124A Gildemeister Hall Office Hours: See homepage. Or by appointment on any day.

Prerequisite: MATH440

Grading: Homework Presentations 200 points
(scaled as needed) Homework Written 100 points
Attendances (drop 2 misses) 100 points
Midterms (3 @ 100 points) 300 points
Presentations 200 points
Final 100 points
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1000 points total

Grades: A = 90% (900 pts), B = 80% (800 pts), C = 70% (700 pts), D = 60% (600 pts)

Late/Missed Work: Missed quizzes will result in a score of zero. There are no make-up quizzes. Make-up exams will be given at the discretion of the instructor. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to obtain notes and assignments from fellow students. If you have an unavoidable absence, please inform the instructor beforehand.

Academic Dishonesty: Any type of academic dishonesty (cheating, copying, etc.) will result in failure and will be reported to school authorities. If you are having trouble with an assignment, please see the instructor first.

Note: This syllabus is subject to change if deemed necessary by the instructor.

Tentative Schedule of Events – Math 160

(subject to change)

Week Starting	Monday	Wednesday	Friday
1/14	Intro	Review	Chap 11 & 16 probs Chap 17 lecture
1/21	NO CLASS MLK Day	Chap 17 QE and Warm-Ups	Chap 17 probs Chap 18 lecture
1/28	Chap 18 QE and Warm-Ups	Chap 18 probs Chap 19 lecture	Chap 19 probs Chap 20 lecture
2/4	Chap 20 QE and Warm-Ups	Chap 20 probs	Exam I
2/11	Exam I Answers	Presentation Day 1	Presentation Day 2
2/18	Chaps 24 – 26 lecture	NO CLASS Assessment Day	Chap 24 – 26 probs Chap 27 - 28 lecture
2/25	Chap 27 - 28 QE and Warm-Ups	Chap 27 - 28 probs Chap 29 lecture	Chap 29 probs Chap 31 - 33 lecture
3/4	Chap 31 – 33 probs Chap 34 lecture	Chap 34 probs Chap 35 lecture	Chap 35 probs Exam Review
3/11	No Class	Exam II	Exam II Answers
3/18	SPRING BREAK
3/25	Presentation Day 1	Presentation Day 2	NO CLASS Spring Break Day
4/1
4/8
4/15
4/22		Exam III	Exam II Answers
4/29	Presentation Day 1	Presentation Day 2	Final Review

Final Exam

Welcome to college math!

If this is your first math class taken in college, there are some important things you need to know. College math classes are run very differently from high school math classes. On the surface it may seem they are similar as you listen to the lecture and take notes, but there are significant underlying differences. Knowing these ahead of time can help you make the most of this coming semester.

#1: College math classes generally stay on the schedule in the syllabus. If there is one day allotted to the topic that is probably all of the class time that will be spent on it, even if “most” of the students “don’t get it.”

#2: It is expected that you will read the text and do the problems in order to learn the material, even if no one checks up on you. The instructor might never collect the homework, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect your grade.

#3: You will sometimes be responsible for material in the textbook that is not covered in class. If there is a text reading and/or homework problems covering a concept that was not discussed in class, you are still expected to learn it. If you don’t understand it, make an appointment with your instructor for help.

#4: Some material is covered only in class, is not in the textbook, and may not have any homework problems on it. If you miss class, you may miss content that you are responsible to know. If you have an unavoidable absence, be sure to get the notes and any announcements from a classmate.

#5: There will be test questions that don’t look “just like the homework.” In college, you are expected to focus on learning the concepts, not just memorizing how to do certain types of problems. These concepts can – and will – appear in very different forms on tests and quizzes.

#6: At times you will be expected to be able to explain why a problem is done a certain way in addition to being expected to do the problem. As you work on problems in class and on homework, don’t be satisfied with getting the correct answer; ask yourself why that method is logical, and how you could explain that logic to someone else.

#7: Most importantly, you are responsible for your own learning. If you attend class faithfully, get the notes and announcements if you have an unavoidable absence, read the text, do the homework and question yourself (as in #6), and still don’t understand something, it is up to you to get the extra help you need. Visit the instructor during office hours or make a special appointment to ask questions, form a study group, etc. There are many resources and people willing and happy to help, but you need to take the initiative and seek out the help you need.

Good luck on a happy and successful semester!

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: WSU recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders and gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. If you feel your differences may in some way isolate you from WSU’s community or if you have a need of any specific accommodations, please speak with the instructor early in the semester about your concerns and what we can do together to help you become an active and engaged member of our class and community.

Winona Campus Resources

· Student Support Services, Krueger Library 219, 457-5465 (www.winona.edu/studentsupportservices/)

· Inclusion and Diversity Office, Kryzsko Commons Room 236, 457-5595 (www.winona.edu/inclusion-diversity/)

· Disability Services, Maxwell 314, 457-5878 (www.winona.edu/disabilityservices/)

· Counseling and Wellness Services, Integrated Wellness Complex 222, 457-5330 (www.winona.edu/counselingcenter/)

· GLBTA Advocate, contact Counseling and Wellness Services for name and number of the current Advocate

· Tutoring Services, Krueger Library 220, 457-5680 (http://www.winona.edu/tutoring/)

· Writing Center, Minné Hall 348, 457-5505 (www.winona.edu/writingcenter/)

· Math Achievement Center, Tau 313, 457-5370 (http://www.winona.edu/mathematics/mac/)

· Advising Services, Maxwell 314, 457-5878 (www.winona.edu/advising/)

Details about Campus Resources

· Two good places to help you find resources of all kinds on campus are Student Support Services and the Inclusion and Diversity Office. Both offices are dedicated to helping students of all races, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, nationalities, and sexual orientations. They can facilitate tutoring and point you to a wide range of resources.

· If you have a disability, the Disability Services office can document it for your professors and facilitate accommodations. If you have a documented disability that requires accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible. If you suspect you may have a disability, please visit Disability Services as soon as possible.

· College can be very stressful. The Counseling and Wellness Services office is here to help you with a wide range of difficulties, ranging from sexual assault, depression, and grief after the loss of a loved one to stress management, anxiety, general adjustment to college, and many others.

· For help with understanding the concepts of a particular class or understanding the requirements of an assignment, Tutoring Services offers three types of tutoring: drop-in appointments, 1-on-1 tutoring, and group sessions. You can visit them in the Library (220) or go on-line and use TutorTrac to schedule a session.

• For help specifically with writing and the development of papers, the English department has a Writing Center that is staffed by trained graduate students pursuing their Master’s degree in English. The Writing Center is located in Minné Hall 348. You can make an appointment on the sign-up sheet on the door or call 457-5505.

• For help specifically with understanding math concepts and solving math problems, the Math Achievement Center (MAC) is staffed with friendly undergraduate tutors who will help you work through difficult material.  The MAC is located in Tau 313 and provides free tutoring for all students in math, statistics, or math education courses.  The center is open Mon-Fri, and Sunday evening. 

· The GLBTA Advocate can direct people to GLBT resources on and off campus. In addition, the advocate is responsible for documenting homophobic and transphobic incidents on campus and working with the appropriate channels to get these incidents resolved.

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