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+====== MATH 401 - Modern Algebra I ======
+Fall 2016 \\
+Instructor: [[people:ben:start|Ben Brewster]] \\
+Office: WH 114 \\
+e-mail: [[ben@math.binghamton.edu]] \\
+phone: 777-4201
+-----------------
+===== SYLLABUS for  Course =====
+Text:  Introduction to Abstract Algebra,  4th Edition  by  W. Keith
+Nicholson
+The title of the text describes the nature of the material to be
+studied during this course. Modern Algebra differs from the algebra
+encountered in high school and Calculus. Linear Algebra provides some
+hint of the more modern approach. The idea establish concepts  central
+to what makes algebra useful and doable and then define  and interpret
+in such ways that generalize and expand the calculation one is used to
+in algebra. It becomes more abstract of course, but in ones eye, there
+should remain notions of symmetry, solving polynomial equations and
+using permutations. These will be central to our study.
+The course will cover Chapters 0, 1, and 2 of the text. If time is
+sufficient, we will consider portions of Chapter 3 or Chapter 8.
+Modern Algebra is basic material for anyone going on to graduate
+school to study math and this course is designed to serve those with
+such intent.
+There will be one or two quizzes, a mid-semester exam, and a final exam
+during the Finals period. Also from homework assigned for students to
+solve between classes, some will be selected to be handed in and graded.
+These will provide, together with attendance and class
+participation, the data upon which final marks in the course will be
+determined. I will try to keep each person fairly aware of the general
+direction in which he/she is headed.
+Note that MATH 330 is a prerequisite for this course. Skill and
+experience with reading,writing, and talking through proofs is essential
+and will be a focus of the class. Attendance and participation is
+required to get full competence the material. I find this material very
+intriguing and, if you allow yourself, you can learn some very useful
+information enjoyably and fulfillingly.
+Also note that the class meets 4 days in each complete week.
+===== Tentative Weekly Schedule =====
+|  Aug.26           |        Sec 0.1  |
+|  Aug. 28- Sept. 2 |    0.2 , 0.3, 0.4 and Posets  |
+|  Sept.6-9         |       More Posets, Lattices and Sec. 1.1  |
+|  Sept. 12-16      |     More 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3  |
+|  Sept. 19-23      |     1.3, 1.4  |
+|  Sept. 26-30      |     Sec. 2.1, 2.2,  Quiz I  |
+|  Oct.  5-7        |       More 2.2, 2.3  |
+|  Oct.10-11 & 14   |  2.3, 2.4,           Quiz II  |
+|  Oct.17-21        |     Sec.2.5, 2.6  |
+|  Oct. 24-26       |     Sec.2.6, 2.7  |
+|              MIDTERM EXAM in class Friday Oct.28   ||
+|   Oct.31-Nov. 4  |    Sec.2.8, 2.9  |
+|   Nov. 7-11      |       Sec. 2.10,  8.1  |
+|   Nov.14-18      |      Sec.8.2, 8.3  |
+|   Nov. 21-22     |      Review and Test  |
+|               NOVEMBER 23-27 Thanksgiving Break   ||
+|  Nov.28-Dec. 2   |   Sec. 3.1 ,3.2  |
+|  Dec.5-8         |       Sec 3.3,   Quiz III  |
+|                FINAL EXAM as Scheduled by University   ||