Math 541, Modern Algebra - Fall 2011


Nigel Boston

Contact Information

303 Van Vleck

Telephone: 263-4753.

E-mail: boston@math.wisc.edu

Homepage

Office Hours: Tuesday 2:30 to 3:30 in 303 VV, Wednesday 2 to 3 in 3619 EH, Thursday 10 to 11 in 303 VV, 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

Final Exam