Math 302 - Abstract Algebra
Spring 2025
Emily Proctor




Please read the syllabus to learn all the details about the course.

Here is a chronological list of the videos and notes for the semester.

And here is a list of overview questions to help you gain a high-level perspective on the content of our course. I recommend coming back regularly to this list as we move through the semester.




Homework

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Due Wednesday, February 12:

Please type (up to) a page about who you are as a mathematician (classes or experiences you've had, anything you've liked, anything you've disliked...) as well as your motivations for taking Abstract Algebra this semester. Be honest; this is just a simple, informal assignment that will help me start to get to know you. If there is anything else you'd like me to know as we start the semester, please include that too. Print out two copies of your page and turn them in at the start of class on Wednesday.

Watch Chapter 0 videos Part 1/notes, Part 2/notes, and Part 3/notes.

Due Wednesday, February 19:

Read Chapters 0 and 1 of Gallian.

If you have not seen induction before, or if you would like a refresher, please watch the following video/notes.

Complete Problems 1-10 from our problem list.