MS-C1081 - Abstract Algebra, Lecture, 7.1.2025-19.2.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

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: 07.01.2025 - 19.02.2025

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:

    See syllabus for each edition.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    See syllabus for each edition.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring III

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