MATHEMATICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MAT3003 Algebra I Fall 3 0 3 5

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor MOHAMED KHALIFA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to handle fundamental concepts in the theory of groups and modules. It is first aimed to handle the class equation of a finite group, Sylow’s Theorems, and their applications, and at the end to examine the structure of free groups. Afterwards, it is aimed to introduce the ring of endomorphisms, and so to give the notion of a module. Finally, it is aimed to examine the basic concepts of module theory, isomorphism theorems, and free modules

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Be able to understand and interpret different algebraic concepts and structures
Be able to handle the relations between abstract algebraic structures and problems
Be able to apply the ability of abstract thinking to solving problem
Be able to write down the class equation of a finite group
Be able to give examples of class equation
Be able to determine the simplicity of a finite group with the help of Sylow’s theorems
Be able to determine the ring of endomorphisms of an abelian group
Be able to determine the simplicity and the maximality of a submodule
Be able to represent a module as sum of its submodules

Course Content

Reminders about groups, conjugacy and G-sets; G-sets and class equation; Sylow’s theorems; Free Groups; Rings; Ring of Endomorphisms; Submodules and their sums; Quotient modules; Finitely generated modules; Free Modules; Simple modules and maximal submodules

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course description: Conjugacy and G-sets
2) G-sets and class equation
3) Sylow’s Theorems
4) Applications of Sylow’s Theorems
5) Free Groups
6) Rings, Rings of Endomorphisms
7) Submodules and Ideals
8) Direct sum and direct product of submodules
9) Relations between the direct sum and direct product of submodules
10) Quotient modules
11) Isomorphism theorems for modules
12) Finitely generated modules Free modules
13) Maximal submodules
14) Maximal submodules

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hungerford, T.W. “Abtract Algebra(An Introduction)”, Thomson Learning,(1997) Bhattacharya P. B., Jain S. K. Nagpaul “ Basic Abtract Algebra”, Cambridge University Pres, 1986
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 0
Quizzes 2 % 5
Homework Assignments 2 % 5
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Quizzes 2 10 20
Midterms 2 14 28
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics 5
2) To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods, 5
3) To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials, 4
4) To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself, 4
5) To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way, 4
6) To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level, 3
7) To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement, 3
8) To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense,
9) By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere, 5
10) To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning, 4
11) To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school, 3
12) To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively. 4