Program Overview

Program Overview

The Math 31 program at Dartmouth College focuses on Topics in Algebra, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

General Information

• Instructor: Bjoern Muetzel
• Office: 318 Kemeny Hall
• Office Hours: MW 3-4:30 pm
• Lectures: MWF 12:50-1:55 pm in KH 108
• x-hour: Tu 1:20-2:10 pm in KH 108

Textbook

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

Exams

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

• Midterm Exam I: Thursday, October 6 from 4-6 pm in Carpenter Hall 013
• Midterm Exam II: Thursday, October 27 from 4-6 pm in Carpenter Hall 013
• Solving the cube: Tuesday, November 15 from 1:20-2:10 pm in KH 108
• Essay about the cube: due Thursday, November 17 at 4 pm in KH 318
• Final Exam: Tuesday, November 22 from 8-11 am in KH 007

Grades

The course grade will be based upon the scores on the midterm exams, homework, the final exam, and a project about the Rubik's cube, as follows:

• Homework: 20%
• Midterm Exams: 20% each
• Final Exam: 30%
• Essay about the cube: 5%
• Solving the cube: 5%
• Total: 100%

Homework Policy

• Written assignments will be 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 provide references for theorems or propositions used from the text and class.

The Honor Principle

Academic integrity is at the core of the program, and students are expected to adhere to the honor principle. Collaboration is permitted and encouraged on homework, but no copying is allowed. On exams, students may not receive assistance from any source, and may not give assistance to anyone.

Special Considerations

Students with disabilities who may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment with their instructor and register for support services at the Academic Skills Center.