Abstract Algebra
Mathematics 552 — Spring 2024

Prof. Weibel

Math 552 is the second semester of the standard introductory graduate algebra course. A significant portion of the course is devoted to the theory of field extensions, including Galois theory, rings of polynomials, Nullstellensatz, intro to homological algebra, structure of Artin rings. Additional topics are chosen in part based on the interests of the students.

Notices and assignments will appear on this page.

  • Instructor: Charles Weibel Office Hours: MTF 1:40-3:00 in H218
  • Text: Abstract Algebra, by D. Dummit and R. Foote
  • Lectures: TF2 (10:20 to 11:40 AM) in Hill 423.


    Homework Assignments

    (assigned weekly, due on Canvas by 6PM Friday)


    DueAssigned Problems
    1/2613.1 #3, 13.2 #6, 13.3 #5, 13.4 #3,6
    2/213.5 #4,5; 13.6 #2,9,10; 14.1 #1,5
    2/914.2 #1,3,5,7,14,17(a,b,c); 14.3 #1,5
    2/1614.3 #8; 14.4 #1,2; 14.5 #7,8(a)
    3/115.1 #6,16,21; 15.2 #2(a,b,c),4,22; 15.3 #1,2
    3/815.3 #5,8; 15.4 #1,2,14; 15.5 #1,3,4
    3/2210.4 #3,16b; 10.5 #3,8,12; 17.1 #4a,6,7,9
    3/2917.1 #19,21(a,b),26; 17.2 #1,5,8,9
    4/517.3 #1,3,11,13; 17.4 #1,3(a,b,c),8
    4/9Midterm Exam
    4/1918.1 #2,3,5,9,15,20; 18.2 #12,13
    4/2618.2 #17; 18.3 #2(a,b),4,5,10a,23,25
    4/29 Midterm Exam (Classes end)

    Last modified 4/18/24

    Charles Weibel / Spring 2024