MT313 Group Theory

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
MATHEMATICS PR.
Code MT313
Name Group Theory
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HAYRULLAH AYIK
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. HAYRULLAH AYIK (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to make students comprehend basic definitions and theorems of group theory, some special groups and groups construction, normal subgroups and quotient groups, permutation groups and counting its elements, isomorphism theorems and problem solving using isomorphism theorems, Sylow Theorems and problem solving using Sylow Theorems.

Course Content

In this course fundamental definitions and theorem of group theory, some special groups and group construction, permutation groups and counting its elements, groups symmetry, normal subgroups and its properties, quotient groups, counting with groups, isomorphism theorems, examples of using isomorphism theorems, group actions, basic groups, Sylow Theorems and its applications, clasification of small order groups under isomorphism are described.

Course Precondition

Resources

C. F. Gardiner ´´ A first course in group theory´´ Springer - Verlag, New York Inc. 1980<br> J.J. Rotman, ´A first course in abstract algebra´ Second Edition, Prentice Hall, 2000.

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Realises basic definitions and theorems of group theory.
LO02 Recognises some special groups and group constructions.
LO03 Recognises normal subgroups and its properties.
LO04 Recognises quotient subgroups.
LO05 Calculates the elements of permutation groups by recognizing permutation groups.
LO06 Realises isomorphism theorems and problem solving using isomorphism theorems.
LO07 Realises Sylow Theorems and problem solving using Sylow Theorems.
LO08 Realises the clasification of small order groups under isomorphism.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Comprehend the ability to prove the mathematical knowledge gained in secondary education on the basis of theoretical basis. 4
PLO02 - Understands importance of basic consepts of Algebra, Analaysis and Topology. 5
PLO03 - Mathematical reasoning demonstrates the ability to develop and write mathematical proofs by gaining maturity. 5
PLO04 - Demonstrate the ability to express the basic theories of mathematics both correctly. 5
PLO05 - Understands the relationship between the different fields of mathematics and its relation to other disciplines. 4
PLO06 - Comprehends the ability to understand the relationships between the objects in the most understandable way while creating a model for any problem. 3
PLO07 - Comprehend and explain mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schema. 3
PLO08 - Demonstrate the ability to mathematically rearrange, analyze, and model the problems they encounter. 3
PLO09 - Comprehends at least one of the computer programming languages. 0
PLO10 - Demonstrate the ability to use scientific methods and appropriate technologies effectively in problem solving. 3
PLO11 - Understands sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians 0
PLO12 - In addition to their professional development, they demonstrate their ability to continuously improve themselves by identifying their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in line with their interests and abilities. 2
PLO13 - Understands the programming techniques and shows the ability to do programming. 0
PLO14 - Demonstrates the ability to study mathematics both independently and as a group. 2
PLO15 - Demonstrate an awareness of the universal and social impacts and legal consequences of mathematical applications in the field of study. 2
PLO16 - Demonstrate the ability to select, use and develop effectively for contemporary mathematical applications. 4
PLO17 - It has ability of lifelong learning awareness, access to information, monitoring developments in science and technology and self-renewal ability. 3
PLO18 - Gains the ability to use information technologies effectively for contemporary mathematical applications. 3
PLO19 - Gains the ability to design, conduct experiments, field work, data collection, analysis, archiving, text solving and / or interpretation according to mathematics fields. 3
PLO20 - Gains the consciousness of prefesional ethics and responsibility. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Fundamental definitions and theorem of group theory Review of the relevant pages from sources
2 Some special groups and group construction Review of the relevant pages from sources
3 Permutation groups and counting its elements Review of the relevant pages from sources
4 Symmetry groups Review of the relevant pages from sources
5 Normal subgroups and their properties Review of the relevant pages from sources
6 Quotient groups Review of the relevant pages from sources
7 Counting with groups Review of the relevant pages from sources
8 Mid-Term Exam Review and Problem Solving
9 Isomorphism theorems Review of the relevant pages from sources
10 Examples of using isomorphism theorems Review of the relevant pages from sources
11 Group actions Review of the relevant pages from sources
12 Simple groups Review of the relevant pages from sources
13 Sylow Theorems and their applications Review of the relevant pages from sources
14 Classification groups of small order up to isomorphism Review of the relevant pages from sources
15 Classification groups of small order up to isomorphism Review of the relevant pages from sources
16 Term Exams Review and Problem Solving
17 Term Exams Review and Problem Solving


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) 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 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 12:41