Math 503 : Applied Algebra I.

Instructor: Professor Ben Cox

Course Text:  Applied Abstract Algebra by Lidl, Rudolf, Pilz, Günter
2nd ed., 1998, XVI, 486 p. 112 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-98290-8

Note there is an electronic version of this text available through the library.

Lecture:  MW 5:30 PM-6:45  PM, MYBK  224

See also the  Schedule of Classes .
 

Course Description:     This course introduces basic concepts of abstract algebra and its applications.  Topics include sets, relations, functions; introduction to graphs; group theory, LaGrange's theorem, the homomorphism theorems, applications to coding theory and connections with graph theory; Boolean algebra, with applications to combinatorial circuits. .

Prerequisite: Math 303 or permission of the Instructor.

Final Exam :   Wednesday April 30, 7:00-10:00, Maybank 224

Grading Policy:  There will be two midterms; the first on Monday, February 11 and the second on Monday, March 24.
Each midterm will be worth 20%, the final will be worth 40% and the homework 20%.   We will follow roughly the lower bound percentages for the various grades given below: Homework will be due nearly every week on Wednesdays.

  Grade
A
B+
B
C+
 C
F
Lower Bound
80%
70%
65%
55%
50%
   Otherwise