School of Mathematics and Statistics
Intermediate
The University of Sydney
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MATH2968 Algebra (advanced)

 

General Information

 

This page contains information on the Intermediate Unit of Study MATH2968: Algebra (advanced).

This unit is offered in Semester 2.

The lecturer for this unit of study is James East.

For further information on Intermediate Mathematics and Statistics, refer to the Intermediate Handbook.

You may also view the Faculty Handbook entry for MATH2968 from the central units of study database.

  • Credit point value: 6CP.
  • Classes per week: Three lectures, one tutorial and one practice class.

In the near future class representatives for all the 2nd year mathematics and statistics units will meet with the Class Coordinators to talk about how these units are going and discuss any issues that anyone may wish to raise.

The following students have kindly agreed to act as Class Representatives for MATH2968:

  • Hannah McFarlane (email hmcf3117@usyd.edu.au)
  • Lucy Cao (email lcao0580@usyd.edu.au)

 

Assessment Details

 

Assessment for the course will be made up of

  • three quizzes worth 10% each,
  • a final examination worth 70%.

The first quiz will be held on Wednesday August 27, in the usual lecture room.

The second quiz will be held on Wednesday September 24, in the usual lecture room. The third quiz will be held on Wednesday October 28, in the usual lecture room.
  • Information Sheet for Third Quiz (not available yet)

 

Voluntary Assignment

 

An assignment will be issued later in the semester. This assignment is voluntary, and does not form part of the assessment for the course. Solutions will be provided at the end of semester, for students to mark their own work. Parts of the assignment questions may relate to parts of the examination.

 

Tutorial Solutions

 

Click to download solutions to the tutorial exercises:

 

Practice Class Solutions

 

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Lecturer Consultation Times

 

Wednesday 1pm--2pm in Carslaw 638. Feel free to drop in at other times.

 

Timetable

 

Last revised 19/08/08

All rooms are in the Carslaw building unless otherwise indicated.

MATH2968MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9am Lecture or Practice Class
175
East J
Lecture or Practice Class
175
East J
Lecture or Practice Class
175
East J
Lecture or Practice Class
175
East J
 
3pm Tutorial
451
(Wks 2-13)
Saunders N