Fall 2011
Algebraic Structures
MWF 12-1PM
ELP 102

Instructor Email Phone Office Hours
Blake Thornton blake@math.wustl.edu 935-6301 Cupples I 204C
1-2PM MWF


Course Description
Polynomials, binomial expansions, factoring, rings (integers and polynomials), unique factorization, and other topics relevant to the high school curriculum. Designed for future secondary school teachers and other students looking for a course in algebra at a less abstract level than Math 430. Prerequisite: Math 310 or permission of instructor.

Textbook and Materials
Our main (but not only) source will be: Algebra Abstract and Concrete by Frederick Goodman

Prerequisite
Math 310.

Homework
There will be weekly homework, due every Friday.

Grades and Exams
15% Class Participation
20% Homework  
15% Exam 1 Fri Oct 7
15% Exam 2 Fri Nov 14
15% Final Dec 16, 1:30-3:30PM