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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Theory of Rings MAT510 Elective Master's degree 1 Spring 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Neşe ÖMÜR
Associate Prof. Dr. Selda ÇALKAVUR
Associate Prof. Dr. Evrim GÜVEN
Associate Prof. Dr. Yücel TÜRKER ULUTAŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explain the concepts of rings, ideals and homomorphism.
2) Recall the Polynomial and Formal power series ring and factorization in polynomial rings.
3) Explain the concept of module, exact sequences, free module and tensor product.
4) He/she establishes a graduate study schedule related to ring theory by understanding the scientific research process.
5) Classify the structural features of a given ring by analyzing them.
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Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle No relation Middle No relation Middle No relation No relation
2 No relation No relation No relation No relation Middle No relation No relation
3 No relation Middle No relation Middle No relation No relation No relation
4 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
5 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
6 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
7 Low Low Low Low No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Selected Topics in Algebra

Course Contents

This course provides candidates with profound knowledge on rings and homomorphisms, ideals, factorization in commutative rings, rings of fractions, polynomial rings, formal power series ring, factorization in polynomial rings, modules, homomorphism of modules, exact sequences, free modules, projective and injective modules, dualite, tensor product, algebras

Weekly Schedule

1) Rings and Homomorphisms
2) Ideals
3) Factorization in Commutative Rings
4) Rings of Fractions and Localization
5) Polynomial and Formal Power Series Rings
6) Factorization in Polynomial Rings
7) Modules
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Homomorphism of Modules
10) Exact Sequences
11) Free Modules and Vector Spaces
12) Projective and Injective Modules
13) Hom ve Duality
14) Tensor Product
15) Modules in Principal Ideal Domain
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- J. B. Fraleigh, A first course in abstract algebra, New York, 2003.
2- T. W. Hungerford, Algebra, Springer-Verlag New York, 1974.
3- N. Aydın, H. Kandamar, Soyut Cebir.
4- I. N. Herstein, Topics in Algebra, 1976.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

80%

Quiz

2

20%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required