MATH367 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA
| Course Code: | 2360367 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (3.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 9.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. MUHİDDİN UĞUZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the subject of algebra. The emphasis is on groups, rings, fields, and some related structures.
Course Content
Groups. Isomorphism theorems, direct pro-ducts. Groups acting on sets. Class equation. Statements of Sylow theorems and the F.T. on finite abelian groups. Rings, isomorphism theorems. Prime and maximal ideals. Integral domains, field of fractions. Euclidean domains, PIDs, UFDs. Polynomials, polynomials in several variables. Field extensions. Impossibility of certain geometric constructions. Finite fields.
Course Learning Outcomes
The students who succeed in this course;
- will have a working knowledge of important mathematical concepts in abstract algebra.
- will gain experience and confidence in proving theorems.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Acquires mathematical thinking skills (problem solving, generating ways of thinking, forming correspondence, generalizing etc.) and can use them in related fields. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Can produce innovative thoughts and products. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Can design mathematics related problems, devise solution methods and apply them when appropriate. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Has a comprehension of mathematical symbols, concepts together with the interactions among them and can express his/her solutions similarly. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Has a command of Turkish and English languages so that he/she can actively communicate (read, write, listen and speak). | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to solving global, environmental and social problems either individually or as being part of a social group. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Respects ethical values and rules; applies them in professional and social issues. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Can work cooperatively in a team and also individually. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Is responsive to life-long learning, improving his/her skills and abilities | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Comprehends necessity of knowledge, can define it and acquires it; uses knowledge effectively and shares it with others | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution