Math 541, Modern Algebra - Spring 2015


Nigel Boston

Contact Information

303 Van Vleck

Telephone: 263-4753.

E-mail: boston@math.wisc.edu

Homepage

Office Hours: M 3-4:30 (303 VV) and W 1:30-3 (3619 EH), or by appointment.

Text

Abstract Algebra by Herstein (3rd edition).

Prerequisites

Math 320 or 340, or consent of instructor.

Alternatives

Math 441 is a less theoretical version of Math 541.

Subsequent Courses

Math 542.

Background and Goals

Sections

Course Description

Homework Assignments and Grading Policy

Honors

Midterms

Final Exam