MAT 312: Applied Algebra
Summer II 2009
Department of Mathematics
SUNY at Stony Brook
Welcome to MAT 312 --- Applied Algebra; Summer II 2009.
This is an introduction to abstract algebra and applications. We will study basic properties of the integers and of abstract groups. We will also study public key codes and error detecting and correcting codes. This is a both a "proof course" and an applications course. So each student should try to understand all the proofs that are discussed.
Instructor: Luoying Weng
Office: Math Tower 2-107
Office Hours: Tue 1p.m - 3p.m
Email: lweng@math.sunysb.edu
Grader:Jiansong Chen
Office: Math 2-112
Office Hours: TBA
Email:jschen at math.sunysb.edu
Class schedule:
| LEC 01 61200 |
TuTh |
9:30am- 12:55pm |
Library |
E4320 |
Luoying Weng |
Textbook: Numbers, Groups and Codes (second edition) by J.F.Humphreys and M.Y.Prest, Cambridge University Press (2004).
Prerequisites:
C or higher in one of the following: MAT 211 or AMS 210.
Homework and syllabus: Working homework problems is the only way to really learn the material. While you are encouraged to work with others, you must write up all solutions on your own. Homework sets will usually be collected in class on
Tuesday. No late homework will be accepted, and no homework grade will be dropped. If you miss a homework assignment, you should still work out the problems on your own. Also, you are encouraged to read the corresponding section of the text book before attending each lecture.
Exams:
- Midterm: July 3oth,Thursday(in class), midterm would cover chapter 1,2, all sections covered in lecture
- Final: August 20th, Thursday (in class)
Course Grade: Midterm 30%, Final Exam 40%, Homework 30%
MLC: The Math Learning Center is located in Math Tower S-240A and offers free help to any student requesting it. It also provides a locale for students wishing to form study groups.
Americans with Disabilities Act
If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning
disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability
Support Services, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, room
128, (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations are
necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.
Students requiring emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their
needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures
and information, go to the following web site:
http://www.www.ehs.stonybrook.edu/fire/disabilities.asp