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
MAT3004 Algebra II Spring 3 0 3 6

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 MAHMOUD JAFARI SHAH BELAGHI
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: To provide the necessary basic knowledge of abstract algebra to students majoring in mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
A student who finished this class will have learned the basic concepts of abstract algebra to be able to take a graduate class on the subject.

Course Content

Abelian groups. Abelian group morphisms. Kernel and image. Subgroups and product groups. Cyclic groups. Classification of finite abelian groups. Ideals and their lattice. Prime ideals, primary ideals and maximal ideals. Zorn's Lemma. Quotient rings. Fields and field of fractions. A review of the covered subjects and first exam. Zero divisors. Annihiators. Integral domains. Unique factorization domains. Euclidean domains. Polynomial rings of a single indeterminate over fields. Euclidean division in such rings. Calculating greatest common divisors and least common multiples in such rings. Irreducible polynomials in polynomial rings with one indeterminate over fields. Field extensions. Rings of matrices over fields. Subrings of matrices. Selected topics from matrix groups.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Abelian groups. Abelian group morphisms. Kernel and image.
2) Subgroups and product groups. Cyclic groups. Classification of finite abelian groups.
3) Rings. Ring morphisms. Kernel and image.
4) Ideals and their lattice. Prime ideals, primary ideals and maximal ideals. Zorn's Lemma.
5) Zero divisors. Annihiators. Integral domains.
6) Unique factorization domains. Euclidean domains.
7) Quotient rings. Fields and field of fractions.
8) Irreducible polynomials in polynomial rings with one indeterminate over fields. Field extensions.
9) Euclidean division in polynomial rings of a single indeterminate over fields. Calculating greatest common divisors and least common multiples in such rings.
10) Selected topics from polynomial rings over fields.
11) Rings of matrices over fields. Subrings of matrices.
12) Rings of matrices over fields. Subrings of matrices.
13) Selected topics from matrix rings.
14) Selected topics from matrix rings.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Instructor's own lecture notes.
T. W. Hungerford, "Algebra".
I. N. Herstein, "Abstract Algebra".
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Quizzes 3 % 10
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Quizzes 3 3 9
Midterms 2 2 4
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 159

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