Due to unusual circumstances MTH 619, which typically covers preparatory material for 620, did not run this past Fall (of 2023). This means that we will discuss a mixture of topics:
Correspondingly, we will be using two textbooks:
I'll probably ask you to read some of the sections in the textbook before most lectures, so we're in sync. I'll post the reading assignments here. Unless specified otherwise the sections are those in the textbook.
The date is that of the lecture, so please do the reading before that.
| Due date | Assignment | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Th Feb 08 |
DF: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 DF: Appendix II (category theory) |
|
| 02 | Th Feb 15 |
DF: 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 |
|
| 03 | Th Feb 22 |
DF: 10.5 |
|
| 04 | Th Feb 29 |
DF: 12.1, 12.2 |
|
| 05 | Th Mar 07 |
DF: 12.3 |
|
|
No classes the whole week of Mar 18 |
|||
| 06 | Th Mar 28 |
R: Chapter 1 |
Notice that we've switched to Rotman. |
| 07 | Th Apr 04 |
R: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
|
| 08 | Th Apr 11 |
R: 6.1, 6.2 |
|
| 09 | Th Apr 18 |
R: 7.1 |
|
| 09 | Th Apr 25 |
R: 7.2 |
|
| 10 | Tu May 07 |
R: 8.1 |
|
On occasion I'll post extra notes, comments, etc. in this space.
We exchange homework via UBLearns: I post the assignments there through the 'Assignments' facility provided by the system and you'll similarly be able to upload files.
No late homework for any reason, but we are dropping the two lowest scores.
| Due date | Assignment | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Th Feb 08 |
|
|
| 02 | Th Feb 15 |
|
|
| 03 | Th Feb 22 |
|
|
| 04 | Th Feb 29 |
|
|
| 05 | Th Mar 07 |
|
|
| exam 1 | Th Mar 14 |
|
|
| 06 | Th Mar 28 |
|
|
| 07 | Th Apr 11 |
|
|
| 08 | Th Apr 18 |
|
|
| 09 | Th Apr 25 |
|
|
| exam 2 | Tu May 07 |
|
The grader will assign each homework a grade out of 10 with only a few problems being graded (3 or 4 or so). There will also be points awarded for the overall completeness of the assignment. I won't be telling you in advance which problems are being graded though..
Do collaborate on the homework if you like, but write up your own solutions. I also strongly advise you to have a look at the UB Academic Integrity Policy, as it very much applies to this class.
And by all means drop by at office hours if you need a hand.
We're having two take-home exams. The dates are as follows
Those are the due dates. I will post the problem lists a few days before, so you will have plenty of time to work on them.
We'll drop the two lowest homework scores.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me.
Back to homepage