Overview

Time&place

The class meets 11:25am-12:40pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Classroom: RE103.

Description

In this course we will discuss systems of polynomial equations (ideals), their solution sets (varieties), and how these objects can be effectively manipulated (algorithms). This is a proofs-based course which treats structure, properties and relationships of these objects. Writing and communicating mathematics is an important part of the course.

Prerequisites

Math 230 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics or Math 332 Elementary Linear Algebra. In particular, familiarity with proofs and mathematical structures.

(Note: our textbook says it assumes knowledge of linear algebra. If you have not taken 332 yet and are worried about matrices - you probably met a matrix or two in your calculus courses. You should be able to catch up on the concepts needed in our text; ask, and you will be provided background information on such topics if they arise.)

Instructor

Sonja Petrović

Office: RE 208.
Office hours: Thursdays 1pm-2:30pm and by appointment.
e-contact: The best way to e-communicate with the instructor is via Campuswire (here is the sign-up link; course code provided during the first lecture). If you must email, please use sonja.petrovic@iit.edu and put the course number in the subject line. Your message will generally be answered within 1-2 business days, but generally more efficiently on Campuswire!

Graduate assistant

The graduate assistant for this course is Aleksey Sorokin, who will hold office hours in RE-129, 10am - 11:30am on Fridays.

e-contact: The best way to contact the TA is to post a note on Campuswire; for example, post questions, photos of your work, etc. to the TA Office Hour Chat Room! For particular personal homework grading inquiries you can send a DM on Campuswire, or email asorokin@hawk.iit.edu.

Learning online

The covid-19 pandemic has taught us to quickly pivot to online learning... with that in mind, I'm keeping some of the advice on best practices for online learning here... just in case!
OK, maybe you did not sign up for taking online courses... well, I didn't sign up for teaching online either. But, we are agile; we can do this; we are in this together. I am here to help! Please check out the help pages (Help! and Help getting organized) where I've posted some information you may find useful, or also this resource with tips: