MA686E: Special Topics: Topics in Abstract Algebra
Calendar Description
A detailed examination of a special topic not covered by the department's regular course offerings. The topic and evaluation scheme must be approved by the department.
Prerequisites
Permission of the Department of Mathematics.
Instructor
Professor Kaiming Zhao (PhD)
Office: LH3042 (Lazaridis Hall)
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., or by appointment.
E: kzhao@wlu.ca
Lectures
Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. in 2C16 (Arts Building)
Textbook
Kaiming Zhao, Ring and Field Theory, Lecture Notes for 2019.
MyLearningSpace
Materials related to this course and the full course outline will be posted on the MA686E MyLearningSpace website. You are responsible for checking here on a regular basis for important announcements.
Evaluation
A final mark out of 100 will be calculated as follows:
- Four Written Assignments: 20%
- Midterm Test (Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in class): 30%
- Final Examination (2 hours; exact date, time and location to be announced): 50%
The final mark will be reported as a letter grade in accordance with the conversion table of the current undergraduate calendar.
This document is a summary of the course outline for MA686E and is provided for the convenience of students.