Math 307
Abstract Algebra

General Information

The information below is given tentatively and subject to changes during the term.

Textbook

Most of the material we will study can be found in C. Pinter's Book of Abstract Algebra (Dover, 2nd Ed.).

Scheduled Lectures

MWF 11:00 - 11:50
Morton Hall 40

Instructor

Pierre Clare
Office: 130 Jones Hall
Office Hours: Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Also by appointment and by chance.

Exams

There will be two midterms and a final in-class examination.

Last day to add/drop	9/07
Midterm 1	10/03	Morton 40
Last day to withdraw	10/26
Midterm 2	11/16	Morton 40
Final	12/19 from 9am to 12pm	Morton 40

Attendance and Homework Policy

If you miss a lecture, it is your responsibility to inquire about the material covered in your absence.

Written homework assignments will be assigned weekly. Extensions may (and usually will) be granted if requested at least twenty-four hours before the due date. Late homework will not be accepted.

Grades

The course grade will be based upon the scores on the midterm exams, the homework and the final exam, following Option A or Option B below (whichever yields the highest score).

	Option A	Option B
Homework	20 %	20 %
Midterm 1	25 %	15 %
Midterm 2	25 %	15 %
Final	30%	50 %

The final grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
A ≥ 93 > A- ≥ 90 > B+ ≥ 87 > B ≥ 83 > B- ≥ 80 > C+ ≥ 77 > C ≥ 73 > C- ≥ 70 > D+ ≥ 67 > D ≥ 63 > D- ≥ 60 > F

Academic Integrity

The Honor Code applies to all activities related to this course, in the context of which it implies the following:

• Cooperation on homework is permitted (and encouraged), but if you work together, do not take any paper away with you. In other words, you can share your thoughts (say on a blackboard or draft paper), but you have to walk away with only your understanding. In particular, you must write the solution up on your own.
• You must acknowledge any cooperative work by adding a mention such as Joint work with Collaborator_1,... and Collaborator_n right below your name on the front page.
• On exams, you may not give or receive help from anyone. Exams in this course are closed book, and no notes, calculators or other electronic devices are permitted.

The Honor System is responsible for resolving any suspected violations of the Honor Code. Do not hesitate to ask the instructor beforehand if you have any questions as to whether some action would be compatible with the Honor Code.

ADA Considerations

Students with disabilities who will be taking this course and may need disability-related accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see their instructor as soon as possible.

William & Mary accommodates students with disabilities in accordance with federal laws and university policy. Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a learning, psychiatric, physical, or chronic health diagnosis should contact Student Accessibility Services staff at 757-221-2512 or at sas@wm.edu to determine if accommodations are warranted and to obtain an official letter of accommodation. For more information, please visit www.wm.edu/sas.