Mathematics 403A        Winter 2005

Announcements:

• The final exam took place on Wednesday, March 16. The median was 50 out of 70 (71%), and the average was 46 out of 70 (66%). Solutions are available as a PDF file or as a LateX file.

Homework and reading:

• Old homework and reading
• List of problems for your portfolio.

Material covered:

• Earlier material

Course material, links:

• TA: Dave Rosoff, email rosoff@math.washington.edu, office Padelford C-8K, office hours Tuesday 12:30-2:30.
• My office hours: Monday 1:30-2:30, Tuesday 10:30-11:30, in Padelford C-538.
• Class mailing list: math403a_wi05@u.washington.edu.
• list of typos in Artin. Send me more as you find them.
• some books, both on algebra and on writing.
• some tips on mathematical writing, last updated on March 11.
• course information sheet: on-line, PDF file, LaTeX file.
• portfolio information: on-line, PDF file, LaTeX file.
• sample portfolio problems (PDF file), discussed in class on Friday, January 7.
• proof that e is transcendental: PDF file, LaTeX file
• The midterm was on Wednesday, February 2. The median was 29 out of 40. Midterm solutions: PDF file, LaTeX file.

       John Palmieri    Padelford C-538    (206) 543-1785    email    web page