MTHSC 985 Syllabus

Fall Semester 2003

Time: 12:30 - 1:45 ;  Tu, Th.
Location: M103 Martin.
Instructor: Kevin James
Office: O-21 Martin Hall
Phone:
  • (864) 656-6766 (office)
  • (864) 656-3434 (Dept)

  • Email: kevja@clemson.edu
    Web: http://www.ces.clemson.edu/~kevja/

    Office Hours

    These hours are subject to change. Check my webpagefor an up to date listing of office hours.

    Required Text

    The text for this course is ``Primes of the form x^2 + ny^2'' by David A. Cox. 

    Goals and Objectives.

    To give the student a substantial introduction to the area of algebraic number theory including class-field theory and elliptic curves and to prepare them for more advanced topics and independent research.

    Course Contents.

    I will cover chapters 1 and 2 of the text in their entirety.  We will continure into chapter 3 as time permits.

    Time Requirements.

    Please be sure to devote at least six hours per week outside of class to this course. 

    Grading Policies

    The grading in this class will be as follows:

    The following grading scale will be used:
        A    90-100
        B    80-99
        C    70-79
        D    60-69
        F    <60
     


    Attendance Policy

    You are expected to be regular and punctual in your class attendance. You are expected to be in your seat at the beginning of the period and to remain through the period until dismissed.

    If the instructor is late, the class should begin a review of homework problems. After 25 minutes, the class may leave. 


    Academic Integrity

    As members of the Clemson University community, we have inherited Thomas Green Clemson's vision of this institution as a high seminary of learning. Fundamental to this vision is a mutual commitment to truthfulness, honor, and responsibility, without which we cannot earn the trust and respect of others. Furthermore, we recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of a Clemson degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in any form.