MT574 Free Algebras and PI Algebras I

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

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Code MT574
Name Free Algebras and PI Algebras I
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Term Fall
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ŞEHMUS FINDIK
Course Instructor
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Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to give a comprehensive coverage of the theoretical foundations of free algebras, including the Poincare-Birkhoff-Witt theorem, fundamental properties of PI algebras, structure of free and relatively free algebras, and the Hilbert series.

Course Content

This course provides a comprehensive coverage of the theoretical foundations of free algebras. The primary focus includes the Poincare-Birkhoff-Witt theorem, fundamental properties of PI algebras, structure of free and relatively free algebras, and the Hilbert series.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Free algebras and PI-algebras: graduate course in algebra, 2000, V. Drensky

Notes

PI-algebras, 2006, N. Jacobson


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns the Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt theorem.
LO02 Learns the basic properties of PI algebras.
LO03 Learns the structure of free algebras.
LO04 Learns the structure of relatively free algebras.
LO05 Computes the Hilbert series of a graded algebra.
LO06 Learns the theoretical foundations of free algebras.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows in detail the relationship between the results in her area of expertise and other areas of mathematics. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows in detail the relationship between the results in his area of ​​expertise and other areas of mathematics.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Establishes new mathematical models with the help of the knowledge gained in the field of specialization.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has basic knowledge in all areas of mathematics.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It presents the knowledge gained in different fields of mathematics and their relations with each other in the simplest and most understandable way. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Effectively uses the technical equipment needed to express mathematics.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal poses original problems related to field and presents different solution techniques. 5
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal carries out original and qualified scientific studies on the subject related to its field. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyzes existing mathematical theories and develops new theories. 4
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Knows the teaching-learning techniques in areas of mathematics that require expertise and uses these techniques effectively at every stage of education. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To have knowledge of a foreign language at a level to be able to follow foreign sources related to the field and to communicate verbally and in writing with foreign stakeholders.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği presents and publishes its original works within the framework of scientific ethical rules for the benefit of its stakeholders. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Adheres to the ethical rules required by its scientific title 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic properties of algebras Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Free algebras Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 The Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt theorem Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 PI algebras Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Relatively free algebras Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 The Birkhoff theorem Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Problem solving Reading the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Reading the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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9 Graded vector spaces Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Homogeneous polynomial identities Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Multihomogeneous polynomial identities Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Rational Hilbert series Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Hilbert series of some certain algebras Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Proper polynomial identities Review of the relevant pages from sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Repetition of topics Reading the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Reading the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Reading the lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 27.04.2026 10:07