Hawassa University
College of Natural and Computational Sciences
Department of Mathematics
Instructor’s Name: ___________________________________
Course title: Abstract Algebra
Course code: Math2021 Contact hrs: 3 Course category: Supportive
Credit hrs: 3 Tutorial hrs: 2 Year: II
ECTS: 5 Prerequisite: Math1011 Semester: I
Course outline
Chapter 1: Set theory (12 hrs)
1.1 Review of sets and set operations, ordered pairs, relations and
functions
1.2 Order and equivalence relation
1.3 Classification of sets
1.4 Cardinal numbers
Chapter 2: Groups (15 hrs)
2.1 Binary operations, algebraic structures
2.2 Identity element and inverses
2.3 Morphisms
2.4 Definition and examples of groups
2.5 Subgroups, cosets, and Lagrange’s theorem
2.6 Normal subgroups and quotient groups
2.7 Homomorphisms
Chapter 3: Rings (12 hrs)
3.1 Definition of rings and examples
3.2 Subrings and characteristic of a ring
3.3 Ideals and quotient rings
3.4 Homomorphism of rings
3.5 Integral domains and the field of quotients
3.6 Polynomial rings
3.7 Prime fields
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Chapter 4: The system of integers (9 hrs)
4.1 Properties of addition and multiplication
4.2 Order axioms of the system of integers
4.3 Well-ordering axioms
4.4 Mathematical induction
4.5 Characterization of the system of integers
Assessment methods
Assignments/quizzes: 20% Mid semester examination: 30% Final Exam: 50%
References:
1. Demissu Gemeda and Seid Mohammed (2008). Fundamental Concepts of
Algebra. Department of Mathematics, AAU.
2. Bhattachara, P. B. (1995). Basic abstract algebra. 2nded, Cambridge University
press.
3. Dummit, D. S. and Foote, R. M. (2004). Abstract algebra. 3rded, John Wiley and
Sons.
4. Ehrlich, G. (2011). Fundamental concepts of abstract algebra. Courier
Corporation.
5. Fraleigh, J. B. (2003). A first course in abstract algebra. Pearson Education
India.
6. Gerald, J. J. (1989). Introduction to modern algebra (revised). 4thed, University
Book Stall, Reading.
