Math 4441/6441: Modern Algebra I (Fall 2025)

Basic information:

Math 4441/6441, Modern Algebra I, CRN 80210/80214.
Lectures: 3:30–4:45pm, Mondays and Wednesdays @ 318 Langdale Hall (LH).
Instructor: Yongwei Yao, Office: 1431 at 25 Park Place. Office phone: (404)413-6454. E-mail: yyao_AT_gsu.edu
Office hours: 1:30–3:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, online via WebEx (link posted on iCollege).
Course Description/Syllabus: click here for a PDF file.
See Textbook, Homework and Exams below.

Textbook

TEXTBOOK: Basic Abstract Algebra (2nd edition or newer) by P. B. Bhattacharya, S. K. Jain and S. R. Nagpaul, Cambridge University Press. The lectures will be (mainly) based on this textbook.
ALTERNATIVE TEXTBOOK: A First Course in Abstract Algebra with Applications (3rd edition or newer) by J. J. Rotman, Pearson Prentice Hall.
ALTERNATIVE TEXTBOOK: Abstract Algebra (3rd edition or newer) by I. N. Herstein, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ALTERNATIVE TEXTBOOK: A First Course in Abstract Algebra by J. B. Fraleigh.

Written Homework, submitted to iCollege (one single file per submission)

Each homework set should be turned in by the due day before the deadline. Your performance in the homework will affect your letter grades by the end of the semester. Remember: Show your step-by-step work, and no late homework is accepted. Update: upload your homework to iCollege according to instructions.

HW & Exam	Due Day	Problems	Hints	Solutions
HW #01	09/05/2025 (Fri.)	Available	Available	Available
HW #02	09/12/2025 (Fri.)
HW #03	09/19/2025 (Fri.)
HW #04	09/26/2025 (Fri.)
Midterm I	10/01/2025 (Wed.)
HW #05	10/10/2025 (Fri.)
HW #06	10/17/2025 (Fri.)
HW #07	10/24/2025 (Fri.)
HW #08	10/31/2025 (Fri.)
Midterm II	11/05/2025 (Wed.)
HW #09	11/14/2025 (Fri.)
HW #10	11/21/2025 (Fri.)
HW #11	12/05/2025 (Fri.)
Final Exam	12/15/2025 (Mon.)
HW & Exam	Due Day	Problems	Hints	Solutions

Exams

There are two midterm exams and a final exam, all held at 318 Langdale Hall (LH).

First Exam: 10/01/2025 (Wed.), in-class, 3:30–4:45pm, closed book/notes.
Second Exam: 11/05/2025 (Wed.), in-class, 3:30–4:45pm, closed book/notes.
Final Exam: 12/15/2025 (Mon.), face-2-face, 1:30–4:00pm, closed book/notes. The final exam is cumulative with a slight emphasis on the materials covered after the second midterm exam. Location: 318 Langdale Hall (LH).

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