Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in question is a mathematics course, specifically Math 31, which covers topics in algebra.

Course Details

General Information

The course is taught by Instructor Bjoern Muetzel and has the following schedule:

• Lectures: MWF 2:10-3:15 pm in 004 Kemeny Hall
• x-hour: Th 1:20-2:10 pm in 004 Kemeny Hall
• Office Hours: Mo 4-5:30 pm and Tu 2-3:30 pm

Textbook

The required textbook for the course is "A Book of Abstract Algebra" by Charles C. Pinter, 2nd edition.

Exams

The course includes a midterm exam, a cumulative final exam, and a small project. The exam schedule is as follows:

• Midterm Exam I: Thursday, October 5 from 4:30-6:30 pm in KH 007
• Midterm Exam II: Thursday, October 26 from 4:30-6:30 pm in KH 007
• Solving the cube: Thursday, November 9 from 1:20-2:10 pm in KH 004
• Essay about the cube: due Thursday, November 16 at 4 pm in KH 318
• Final Exam: Sunday, November 19 from 11:30 - 2:30 pm in KH 007

Grades

The course grade is based on the scores on the midterm exams, homework, the final exam, and a project about the Rubik's cube, with the following weightage:

• Written homework: 20%
• Essay about the cube: 5%
• Solving the cube: 5%
• Midterm I: 15% (Option 1) or 23.33% (Option 2)
• Midterm II: 20% (Option 1) or 23.33% (Option 2)
• Final Exam: 35% (Option 1) or 23.33% (Option 2)

Homework Policy

• Written assignments are assigned weekly.
• Extensions may be granted if requested before the due date.
• Late homework will not be accepted.
• The lowest homework grade will be dropped.
• Students are expected to use English to write down their solutions and give references for theorems or propositions used from the text and class.

The Honor Principle

Academic integrity is taken seriously, and collaboration is permitted but no copying is allowed. Students are expected to submit their own understanding of how to do the problems, and any copying is a violation of the Academic Honor Code.

Religious Observances

Students with religious observances that conflict with their participation in the course should meet with the instructor before the end of the second week to discuss accommodations.

Disabilities

Students with disabilities who may need academic adjustments and services should see the instructor privately as early in the term as possible and consult the Student Accessibility Services office.