Policies

Syllabus:

Textbook:

The textbook is Fraleigh and Brand A First Course in Abstract Algebra (8th edition). Note that this is a new edition this year.

Evaluation and Grading:

There will be two midterms and one final exam, and weekly homework. The homework is 20% of your grade; each midterm is 20% of your grade; and the final is 40% of your grade.

Final Part A will replace a midterm if it improves your grade.

Homework:

Homework will be weekly, generally due Friday at 11:59pm on gradescope. We will drop the lowest two homework scores.

Exams:

There will be two common midterm exams and a final. The dates for these exams can be found here.

The Final will have a part A and part B. The final Part A will replace one of your midterms if that improves your grade.

Academic Integrity Statement:

You are responsible for knowing and abiding by the University of Rochester’s academic integrity code. For a complete listing, visit the College’s academic honesty web site. Any violation of academic integrity will be pursued according to the specified procedures.

In particular, please note the following Math Department policy on unauthorized online resources: Any usage whatsoever of online solution sets or paid online resources (chegg.com or similar) is considered an academic honesty violation and will be reported to the Board on Academic Honesty. In particular, any assignment found to contain content which originated from such sources is subject to a minimum penalty of zero on the assignment and a full letter grade reduction at the end of the semester (e.g. a B would be reduced to a C). Depending on the circumstances, this may apply even if the unauthorized content was obtained through indirect means (through a friend for instance) and/or the student is seemingly unaware that the content originated from such sources. If you have any questions about whether resources are acceptable, please check with your instructor.

Disability Resources:

The University of Rochester respects and welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities. In the event you encounter any barrier(s) to full participation in this course due to the impact of a disability, please contact the Office of Disability Resources. The access coordinators in the Office of Disability Resources can meet with you to discuss the barriers you are experiencing and explain the eligibility process for establishing academic accommodations. You can reach the Office of Disability Resources at: disability@rochester.edu; (585)275-9049; 1-154 Dewey Hall.