Math 4441/6441: Modern Algebra I (Fall 2026)

Basic information:

• Math 4441/6441, Modern Algebra I, CRN 80191/80195.
• Lectures: 3:30–4:45pm, Mondays and Wednesdays @ 303 Langdale Hall (LH).
• Office hours: 12:00–1:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, online via Zoom (link posted on iCollege).
• Instructor: Yongwei Yao, Office: 1431 at 25 Park Place. Office phone: (404)413-6454. E-mail: yyao_AT_gsu.edu
• 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 (and exams), submitted to iCollege (one single file per submission)

Exams

• First Exam: 09/30/2026 (Wed.), in-class, 3:30–4:45pm, closed book/notes.
• Second Exam: 11/04/2026 (Wed.), in-class, 3:30–4:45pm, closed book/notes.
• Final Exam: 12/14/2026 (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: 303 Langdale Hall (LH).