Revised Schedule for End of Semester -- Abstract Algebra II

Spring 2008, Prof. Little

This is a tentative, evolving schedule. As always, topics may be added, deleted, or rearranged during the course of the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and here.

Date Class Topic Reading (Hungerford)
4/7 Fundamental Theorem of Galois Theory 11.2
4/9 Proof of the Fundamental Theorem 11.2
4/11 Solvability by radicals, begin Problem Set 9 due 11.3
4/14 Solvable extensions and solvable groups 11.3
4/16 More on solvable groups Exam II given in evening 11.3
4/18 The alternating groups revisited 11.3
4/21 The general quintic is not solvable by radicals 11.3
4/23 Cyclotomic extensions (lecture notes)
4/25 Which regular polygons are constructible? (discussion)
4/28 Course wrap-up
The final exam for this course will be given at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008.

Last modified: April 8, 2008