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  Course Description
Course Name : Module Theory

Course Code : MT 418

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the definition of modules and their properties.
Knows the definitions and properties of submodules, quotient modules and homomorphisms.
Knows the structure of finitely generated and free modules.
Understands the decomposition theorems.
Makes applications on finite abelian groups.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Understand the definitions and basic theorems of modules, learn the properties of finitely generated and free modules, make applications on finite abelian groups.

Course Contents : Modules, submodules and quotient modules. Homomorphisms. direct sums, finitely generated modules, torsion submodules, free modules. Hilbert Basis Theorem. Submodules of free modules. Decomposition theorems. Finitely generated abelian groups.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty of Science Annex Classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of modules and proporties Required readings Lecture and Discussion
2 sub modules Required readings Lecture and Discussion
3 Homeomorphisms and quotient modules Required readings Lecture and Discussion
4 Direct sums Required readings Lecture and Discussion
5 Finite generated modules Required readings Lecture and Discussion
6 Torsion modules Required readings Lecture and Discussion
7 Free modules Required readings Lecture and Discussion
8 Midterm exam Review and problem solving written exam
9 Free modules Required readings Lecture and Discussion
10 Quotient rings and maximal ideals Required readings Lecture and Discussion
11 Hilbert bases theorem Required readings Lecture and Discussion
12 Submodules of free modules Required readings Lecture and Discussion
13 Decomposition theorems Required readings Lecture and Discussion
14 Finitely generated abelian groups Required readings Lecture and Discussion
15 Exercises Required readings Lecture and Discussion
16/17 Final exam Review and problem solving written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Rings, Modules and Linear algebra, B. Hartley and T.O. Hawkes
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Is able to prove Mathematical facts encountered in secondary school. 4
2 Recognizes the importance of basic notions in Algebra, Analysis and Topology 5
3 Develops maturity of mathematical reasoning and writes and develops mathematical proofs. 5
4 Is able to express basic theories of mathematics properly and correctly both written and verbally 2
5 Recognizes the relationship between different areas of Mathematics and ties between Mathematics and other disciplines. 2
6 Expresses clearly the relationship between objects while constructing a model 3
7 Draws mathematical models such as formulas, graphs and tables and explains them 5
8 Is able to mathematically reorganize, analyze and model problems encountered. 5
9 Knows at least one computer programming language 4
10 Uses effective scientific methods and appropriate technologies to solve problems 0
11 Knows programming techniques and is able to write a computer program 0
12 Is able to do mathematics both individually and in a group. 0
13 Has sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians 0
14 In addition to professional skills, the student improves his/her skills in other areas of his/her choice such as in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields 0
* 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 119
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76
ECTS Credit: 5