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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MAT4052 Commutative Algebra Fall 3 0 3 6
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: To provide the necessary background (both computational and theoretical) in commutative algebra to mathematics majors.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
A student who finishes this course successfully will have learned basic concepts of commutative algebra.

Course Content

Abelian groups, rings and fields. Vector spaces and linear transformations. Bases and matrix representations of linear transformations. Polynomial rings. Ideals, prime and maximal ideals. Quotients of polynomial rings. Modules over polynomial rings. Prime and primary ideals. Factorization of ideals in the monoid of ideals. Localizations of ideals. Zero-divisors, integral domains and rings of fractions. Unique factorization domains and Euclidean domains. Radical of an ideal. Nilradical and Jacobson radical of a ring. Operations in the lattice of ideals. Classical Euclidean division algorithm in polynomial algebras. Monomial orderings and division algorithms. Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Finite generation of ideals in polynomial algebras. Gröbner basis and Buchberger algorithm. Examples and calculations.
Gröbner bazları ve Buchberger algoritması. Örnekler ve hesaplamalar. Gröbner basis and Buchberger algorithm. Examples and calculations. Morphisms between modules. Kernels and images of morphisms. Submodules and quotient modules. Ideals of annihilators. Internal and external sums of modules. Tensor products of modules. Submodule and ideal chains. Artinian and Noetherian rings and modules.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Abelian groups, rings and fields.
2) Vector spaces and linear transformations. Bases and matrix representations of linear transformations.
3) Polynomial rings. Ideals, prime and maximal ideals. Quotients of polynomial rings. Modules over polynomial rings.
4) Prime and primary ideals. Factorization of ideals in the monoid of ideals. Localizations of ideals.
5) Zero-divisors, integral domains and rings of fractions. Unique factorization domains and Eucledian domains.
6) Radical of an ideal. Nilradical and Jacobson radical of a ring. Operations in the lattice of ideals.
7) A review of covered subjects and the first exam.
8) Classical Euclidean division algorithm in polynomial algebras. Monomial orderings and division algorithms.
9) Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Finite generation of ideals in polynomial algebras.
10) Gröbner basis and Buchberger algorithm. Examples and calculations.
11) Gröbner basis and Buchberger algorithm. Examples and calculations.
12) A review of covered subjects and the second exam.
13) Morphisms between modules. Kernels and images of morphisms. Submodules and quotient modules. Ideals of annihilators. Examples.
14) Internal and external sums of modules. Tensor products of modules. Submodule and ideal chains. Artinian and Noetherian rings and modules.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Instructor's own lecture notes.
Atiyah and MacDonald, "Introduction to Commutative Algebra"
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
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 2 28
Quizzes 3 3 9
Midterms 2 10 20
Final 1 26 26
Total Workload 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3