MS-C1081 - Abstract Algebra, Lecture, 11.1.2022-23.2.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student will be able to

-understand basic algebraic structures and their key properties and differencies,

-perform related arithmetics

-master and apply different proof techniques.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 23.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kaie Kubjas

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Groups, group homomorphisms and isomorphisms, rings, ideals, integral domains, ring homomorphisms and isomorphisms, polynomials, fields.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, homework, exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    24+12 (4+2) contact hours plus independent work. 

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Abstract Algebra: Introduction to Groups, Rings and Fields with Applications, 2nd Edition (or some other basic abstract algebra book that covers the course topics).

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III

    2021-2022 Spring III

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