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\hspace{0.3in}\textsf{\textbf{{\Large Mathematics 40\uwave{4}A}}}
\hspace{0.3in}\textsf{\textbf{{\Large \uwave{Spring} 2005}}}

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\header{Instructor}: John Palmieri, Padelford C-538, 543-1785, 
  \url{palmieri@math.washington.edu} \\
\header{Class time and place}: MWF 9:30, \uwave{Sieg 230} \\
\header{Office hours}:  Monday \uwave{and Wednesday} 1:30--2:20, Tuesday
  10:30--11:30, drop-in, and by appointment \\   
\header{Web page}:
\url{http://www.math.washington.edu/~palmieri/Math40}\uwave{\url{4/}} \\
\header{Text book}: \emph{Algebra} by Michael Artin.

\header{Examinations and grading}. I will give weekly homework
assignments; there will also be a midterm and a final exam.  I will
post the homework assignments on the course web page, and they will be
due \textbf{each Wednesday at 2:30pm}, in my office.  The midterm will
take place, tentatively, on \textbf{Wednesday, \uwave{April 27}}.
After I've graded the midterm, you will have a few days to correct
some of your mistakes for some extra credit. I'll give you more
details as the time approaches.  The final exam will take place on
\textbf{Wednesday, \uwave{June 8}, 8:30--10:20}.  You will also
prepare a portfolio, due on \textbf{Friday, \uwave{May 27}}.  The
midterm is worth 20\% of the grade, the final is worth 25\%, the
homework is worth 35\%, and the portfolio is worth 20\% (10\% for
content, and 10\% for participation).

\header{Reading and homework}. The best way to learn mathematics is to
do it, so you should read the book and do the homework problems.  I
will provide weekly reading assignments, and you can respond to them
by sending me a reading report by \textbf{Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm}.
This report should contain questions (and comments, if you want) about
the reading.  \uwave{These reading assignments are optional, but if
you do at least five of them, then I will drop your lowest homework
score.}

Feel free to work with other people on your homework, but you must
write your solutions yourself.  If you find a solution in a book or
some other source, please provide a reference.  A good approach for
homework is to first try to do a problem on your own, and then if you
run into difficulties, you can discuss the confusing issues with your
classmates.  Of course, you are certainly welcome to ask me or the TA
for suggestions.

\header{Portfolio}. The portfolio is described on a separate sheet.

\header{Office hours}. Feel free to drop by my office; if I'm there
and not talking to someone else, I'm probably available to talk.  If
I'm not there, email is a good way to contact me, since I check it
pretty regularly.  I will not be in my office on most Thursdays.

\header{Plan for the course}. This quarter, we will be studying
\uwave{several topics, including modules, fields, and Galois theory
(Chapters 12--14 from the book).}

\header{Other books}. There are lots of fine algebra books out there,
and it's often a good idea to look at different approaches to
mathematical concepts.  \uwave{I haven't put any on reserve yet, but I
may eventually.}  See the course web page for a list of books you
might look at.

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