Math 200 Spring 2026

Instructor: Alex Iosevich, Hylan 909, alex.iosevich@rochester.edu
Class meeting time: 9.00 a.m. - 10.25 a.m. MW
Office Hours: 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. MW and by appointment
Text: Introduction to abstract mathematics, by Bond and Keene

Grading: Homework (%30), Midterm (%30), Final Project (%40)

Parameters of the Final Project: There are two options. The first option is to choose a topic covered in the course and dig into it deeper, producing a coherent paper demonstrating comprehensive understanding of the underlying ideas. The second, more ambitious option is to solve a small research problem with my assistance. Both options are meant to develop concrete research skills.


Homework #1: (due Monday, February 2, 2026 11.59 p.m.)

Problem 1: page 57, problem 4
Problem 2: page 58, problem 8
Problem 3: page 59, problem 15
Problem 4: page 69, problem 4
Problem 5: page 69, problem 10
Problem 6: page 70, problem 17
Problem 7: page 70, problem 25
Problem 8: page 70, problem 22
Problem 9: page 71, problem 33
Problem 10: page 71, problem 34
Problem 11: page 79, problem 10
Problem 12: page 79. problem 18


Homework # 2: (due Friday, February 13, 11.59 p.m.)

Problem 13: page 93, problem 3
Problem 14: page 94, problem 5
Problem 15: page 94, problem 8
Problem 16, page 94, problem 10
Problem 17, page 95, problem 14
Problem 18, page 95, problem 15
Problem 19, page 95, problem 18
Problem 20, page 96, problem 22
Problem 21, page 106, problem 4
Problem 22, page 106, problem 10
Problem 23, page 107, problem 13
Problem 24, page 107, problem 14


Homework # 3: (due Monday, March 2, 11.59 p.m.)

Problem 25, page 119, problem 4
Problem 26, page 119, problem 5
Problem 27, page 119, problem 10
Problem 28, page 120, problem 14
Problem 29, page 120, problem 17
Problem 30, page 134, problem 6
Problem 31, page 135, problem 11
Problem 32, page 135, problem 17
Problem 33, page 136, problem 26
Problem 34, page 136, problem 27
Problem 35, page 138, problem 36
Problem 36, page 138, problem 37
Problem 37, page 148, problem 5
Problem 38, page 148, problem 9
Problem 39, page 149, problem 12
Problem 40, page 149, problem 18


Homework #4: (due Monday, March 16, 11.59 p.m.)

Problem 41, page 157, problem 2
Problem 42, page 157, problem 10
Problem 43, page 157, problem 16
Problem 44, page 157, problem 22
Problem 45, page 157, problem 23
Problem 46, page 169, problem 2
Problem 47, page 169, problem 6
Problem 48, page 169, problem 9
Problem 49, page 170, problem 10
Problem 50, page 170, problem 14
Problem 51, page 170, problem 17
Problem 52, page 171, problem 24
Problem 53, page 171, problem 28
Problem 53, page 172, problem 37
Problem 53, page 172, problem 38