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  Course Description
Course Name : Module Theory

Course Code : MT-548

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ZEYNEP YAPTI ÖZKURT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows definition of modules and its properties
Knows submodules, quotient modules and homomorphisms
has an idea about the structure of free modules
Knows the structure of tensor product and properties
Create an exact sequence
Defines projective, injective and flat modules
Has an idea about the structure of modules on principal ideal domain
Knows the Rational and Jordan canonical forms

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YLMT-200 Special Area Course

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Understand the basic definitions and theorems about modules and associate them with different algebraic structures.

Course Contents : Modules, Homomorphisms,submodules and quotient modules. Short exact Sequences. Direct products, tensor product. Free, Projective, injective and flat modules. Modules over Principal Ideal Domains. Jordan and Normal Canonical forms.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Main Definitions Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
2 Quotient modules and Homomorphisms Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
3 Direct sums Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
4 Free modules Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
5 Free modules Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
6 Tensor product of modules Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
7 Tensor product of modules Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
8 Exact Sequences Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
9 Projective modules Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
10 İnjective modules Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
11 Flat Modules Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
12 Modules on principal ideal domain Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
13 Rational Canonical Forms Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
14 Jordan Canonical forms Read the relevant sections in the textbook and solving problems Lectures
15 Exercises solving problems in the relevant sections of the textbook Lectures
16/17 Final Exam Review and Problem Solving Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Abstract Algebra (DAvid S. Dummit)
 Algebra(Thomas Hungerford)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Aquires sufficient knowledge to enable one to do research over and above the undergraduate level 4
2 Learns theoretical foundations of his/her field thoroughly 5
3 Uses the knowledge in his/her field to solve mathematical problems 5
4 Proves basic theorems in different areas of Mathematics 2
5 Creates a model for the problems in his/her field and expresses the relationship between objects in a simple and comprehensive way. 2
6 Uses technical tools in his/her field 3
7 Works independently in his/her field requiring expertise 3
8 Works with other colleagues collaboratelly, takes responsibilities if necessary during the research process 3
9 Argues and analyzes knowledge in his/her field and applies them in other fields if necessary 3
10 Has sufficient knowledge to follow literature in his/her field and communicate with stakeholders 3
11 Uses the language and technology to develop knowledge in his/her field and shares these with stakeholders systematically when necessary 3
12 Knows and abides by the ethical rules in analyzing, solving problems and publishing results 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 4 40
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 146
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84
ECTS Credit: 6