189-570A: Higher Algebra I
Professor: Henri Darmon
Classes: MWF 8:30-9:30.
Room: Burnside Hall 1205
Higher Algebra I on the web:
Henri Darmon's web page:
http://www.math.mcgill.ca/~darmon
Math 570A:
http://www.math.mcgill.ca/~darmon/courses/algebra1/algebra.html
Office hours:
Henri Darmon: WF 11:00-12:00, or by appointment, in room 1221.
Textbook: Serge Lang,
Algebra, second edition, Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass, 1984.
Syllabus: This course will cover the standard
syllabus for a
first year graduate course in abstract algebra.
The content and pace will be challenging:
emphasis will be placed on rigorous proofs, and on developping
mathematical
maturity and problem-solving skills.
Grading Scheme : 40%
Bi-weekly assignments ,
60% Final.
There will be an option of 100% final.
Answers to frequently asked questions
concerning the take-home final.
NEW!!
Solutions for the take-home final.