College: | Science |
Department: | Mathematics |
Course Title: | Abstract Algebra 1 | |
Course Code: | Math 342 | |
Credit Hours: | 3 | |
Prerequisite: | Basic of mathematics – Math 251 | |
Text Books: | |
1. | A First Course in Abstract Algebra. 5th ed. 1999 John B. Fraleigh, Addison-Wesly Pub. Co. | |
2. | Topics in Algebra, I. N. Herstein, John wily & sons 1975 | |
3. | Abstract Algebra: A first Course By Dan Saracino. 1980. | |
Course Description: | |
Sets, relations and Binary operation - Definition and basic properties of group - Solutions of equations in any group - power of element in a group The order of a group and the order of element - Definition of Cyclic group – generators of a Cyclic group – Definition, elementary properties and Theorems of a subgroups - Definition of function – one to one and onto function – definition of permutation–composition of permutation – cyclic notation – even and odd permutation Cosets of a subgroup - Lagrange's theorem and its corollaries – multiplication of two subgroups - Normal subgroup and Quotient group – Homomorphsim and The fundamental theorem of homomorphisms | |
Learning Objectives: | |
1- Let the student present the basic definitions in abstract algebra, Let the student study the algebraic structures with one binary operation (groups). 2- Let the student acquire the ability of the student to abstract and logic thinking, and Let the student development the ability of the student to dealing with the abstract proofs. 3- Let the student study the proofs in abstract algebra and methods of solution, and they acquires cognitive skills through thinking and problem solving. | |
Grading: | |
No. | Assessment | Evaluation | |
1. | Med semester exam 1 | 25% | |
2. | Med Semester exam 2 | 25% | |
3. | Home works | 5% | |
4. | Quizzes | 5% | |
5. | Final Exam | 40% | |
Total | 100 % | |
Methods of Teaching: (Lectures, Laboratory, Individual exercises, In-class discussion, Selection of Readings,…) | |
1. | Lectures | |
2. | Individual exercises | |
3. | In-class discussion | |
4. | Home works, Quizzes | |
Course Outline: | |
Week | Lecture Topics | |
1. | Sets and Relations – Binary operation - | |
2. | Definition and basic properties of group - Examples - Theorems | |
3. | Solutions of equations in any group - power of element in a group - Quizzes 1 | |
4. | The order of a group and the order of element – Examples | |
5. | Definition of Cyclic group – generators of a Cyclic group | |
6. | Midterm 1 - Definition and elementary properties – Theorems of a subgroups | |
7. | Definition of function–one to one and onto function – definition of permutation - Composition of permutation – cyclic notation – even and odd permutation | |
8. | Cosets of a subgroup – Examples | |
9. | Lagrange's theorem and its corollaries- multiplication of two subgroups | |
10. | Continue - Normal subgroup | |
11. | Midterm 2 -Quotient group | |
12. | Continue Homomorphsims | |
13. | The fundamental theorem of homomorphism- Quizzes 2 | |
14. | Continue | |
15. | Review and Final exam | |