Loyola College Department of Mathematical Sciences

MA441: Algebraic Structures I

This is the homepage for the Fall 2003 offering of first semester undergraduate abstract algebra, MA441: Algebraic Structures I, of the Loyola College Department of Mathematical Sciences.

In addition to material for this course, you will find links below to other resources for learning introductory abstract algebra.

Syllabus

Read the course syllabus.

Exams

Final exam: preparation, exam, answers.

Second midterm: preparation, exam, answers.

First midterm: preparation, exam, answers.

Lectures

Here are slides for the lectures (as PDFs).

September: 3 8 10 15 17 22 24 29

October: 1 (postponed) 6 13 15 20 22 27 29

November: 3 5 10 12 17 24

December: 1 3 8 10

Homework

Solutions requested: version 1

Assignments: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Hints: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Resources

Text: Contemporary Abstract Algebra (5th edition), Joseph A. Gallian, Houghton-Mifflin, 2002

Joseph Gallian's website and his advice for learning abstract algebra.

Material from other instructors:

• John Beachy and his site Abstract Algebra On-line.
• John Fraleigh, his course material, and his MAA FOCUS article Happy Abstract Algebra Courses.
• Paul Garrett and his course material.
• Lyn Miller and her course material.

Loyola Mathematical Sciences

Emil Volcheck, course instructor.

Last modified 20 December 2003