Course: Algebra 1

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Course title Algebra 1
Course code KAG/A1M
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kühr Jan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Groups, basic examples of groups. Subgroups, partitions. Normal subgroups, quotient groups. Homomorphisms, congruences, the relationship between homomorphisms, congruences and normal subgroups. The centre of a group, inner authomorphisms. The homomorphism theorem, the isomorphism theorems. Direct products. Cyclic groups. Finite abelian groups. Permutation groups, Cayley's theorem. 2. Rings, division rings and integral domains, basic examples. Subrings, ideals, quotient rings. Homomorphisms, congruences, the relationship between homomorphisms, congruences and ideals. The homomorphism theorem. Prime ideals and maximal ideals. Direct products. The characteristic of a ring.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
Learning outcomes
To understand the rudiments of the theory of groups and rings.
Students are familiar with basic concepts and theorems, including their proofs.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Credit: attendance at seminars and/or written test (according to the instructor's discretion).
Recommended literature
  • Birkhoff G., MacLane S. (1974). Algebra. Alfa Bratislava.
  • Grillet P. A. (2007). Abstract algebra. Springer New York.
  • Halaš R., Chajda I. (1999). Cvičení z algebry. VUP Olomouc.
  • Chajda I. (2005). Úvod do algebry. VUP Olomouc.
  • Krutský F. (1995). Algebra I. VUP Olomouc.
  • Rachůnek J. (2005). Grupy a okruhy. VUP Olomouc.
  • Stanovský D. (2010). Základy algebry. Matfyzpress Praha.


Study plans that include the course
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