STA.

TERESA COLLEGE
Bauan, Batangas
College Department

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code Math 116

Course Name Abstract Algebra

Course Credits 3 units

Course Description The course is a study of basic algebraic structures such as groups, rings, integral domains and fields. It provides a
basic understanding of relations focusing on isomorphism. It aims to enhance the student’s skills in constructing
mathematical proofs, and develop their symbolic thinking and appreciation of mathematical structures.

Contact Hours/Week 3 hours

Prerequisite Logic and Set Theory
1. Accurately define and appropriately illustrate specific abstract algebra concepts.
Course Outcomes 2. Develop mathematical creativity and ability to formulate useful definitions and to construct sound proofs
3. Apply the appropriate mathematical concepts, well known results, thinking processes, tools and technologies in
solving various conceptual or real-life problems.

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COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Timeframe Course Contents / Subject Matter

Week 1 - 4 A. Group Theory and Subgroups
Week 5 Preliminary Examination
Week 6 - 7 B. Abelian and Cyclic Groups
Week 8 - 9 C. Non-Abelian Groups
Week 10 Midterm Examination
Week 11 - 14 D. Cosets and Normal Subgroups
Week 15 Semi-final Examination
Week 15 - 16 E. Group Homomorphisms
Week 17 - 18 F. Introduction to Rings and Fields
Week 18 Final Examination

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ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

Course Objectives Summative Assessment Details

Task
1. Accurately define and appropriately Reflective Journals Students will write a piece of writing which allows them to
illustrate specific abstract algebra record thoughts and insights about their own learning
concepts. experience. This can be writing about what and how they have
learned and understood a topic. It can also be a review of their
learning process, self-evaluation of their performance and
planning for future learning based on past learning experiences.
2. Develop mathematical creativity and End-of-Chapter Type A well-thought out solution to a problem set which requires the
ability to formulate useful definitions and Problems application of the various concepts discussed in the course.
to construct sound proofs.
A vlog about real-life application of group theoretic concepts to
3. Apply the appropriate mathematical solve a specific problem in fields such as Chemistry, Physics,
concepts, well known results, thinking Vlog Engineering, Computer Science and the like.
processes, tools and technologies in
solving various conceptual or real-life
problems.

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LEARNING PLAN

Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment of Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table

1. Explain the I. Group Theory and

properties of the Subgroups
set of Judson, T. (2020), Abstract Lecture-
equivalence A. Integer Equivalence Algebra: Theory and Problem Sets Work Sheets
classes on the Classes and Applications Discussion
integers mod n. Symmetries Exercises Laptop
2. Evaluate B. Groups Fraleigh, J.B. (2002), A First Seatwork
whether a given  Definitions and Course in Abstract Algebra (7th Quizzes Module 4
set is a group or Examples edition), Addison-Wesley Group Work weeks
not applying the  Group Tables Publishing Co. Preliminary
different  Order of a Exam
properties of Group/of an Gallian, J. (2010),
group. Element Contemporary Abstract Algebra
3. Present C. Subgroups (7th edition), Brooks/Cole
proof of the  Definition and CENGAGE Learning
propositions and Examples
theorems  One-Step and
involving the Two-Step tests
basic properties  Center of a Group
of groups
 Centralizer of an
4. Identify
Element
different types of
subgroups
5. Prove if the
given set is a
subgroup of a
given group.
Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment of Resource Time
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Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table

6. Determine the II. Abelian and Cyclic

cyclic Groups Judson, T. (2020), Abstract
subgroups of a A. Definition and Algebra: Theory and Lecture- Problem Sets Work Sheets 2
given group. Examples Applications weeks
7. Draw the B. Generators Discussion Quizzes
corresponding C. Subgroups of Cyclic Fraleigh, J.B. (2002), A First Laptop
lattice diagram Groups Course in Abstract Algebra (7th Seatwork Midterm
of the cyclic D. Lattice Diagrams edition), Addison-Wesley Examination Module
groups of a Publishing Co. Group Work
given group. III. Non-Abelian Groups
8. Perform E. Dihedral Groups Gallian, J. (2010),
operations in F. Permutation Groups, Contemporary Abstract Algebra
permutation Symmetric Groups (7th edition), Brooks/Cole 2
groups. G. Orbits, Cycles, CENGAGE Learning weeks
9. Use cycle Transpositions
notation to H. Even and Odd
represent Permutations,
permutation Alternating Groups
10. Find the
reflections and
rotations of the
dihedral groups
(Dn).
11. Determine the
elements of Dn.

Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
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12. Determine the IV. Cosets and Normal

left and right Subgroups Judson, T. (2020), Abstract
cosets of a Algebra: Theory and Lecture-
group. A. Cosets and the Applications Set of
13. Find the index Theorem of Discussion exercises Laptop 4
or number of Lagrange Fraleigh, J.B. (2002), A First weeks
cosets of a B. Normal Subgroups Course in Abstract Algebra (7 th Seatwork Quizzes Geogebra
group C. Factor Groups edition), Addison-Wesley
14. Evaluate Publishing Co. Group Work Semi-final Work sheets
whether the Examination
left and right Gallian, J. (2010),
cosets are Contemporary Abstract Algebra
commutative. (7th edition), Brooks/Cole
15. Prove the CENGAGE Learning
Lagrange
Theorem. https://www.youtube.com/watch
16. Evaluate ?v=A-bKe4uzqMM
whether the
subgroup of a https://www.youtube.com/watch
group is a ?v=TCcSZEL_3CQ
normal group.
17. Determine the
different factor
groups.

Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks (ATs) Materials Table

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18.Determine the
different V. Group
properties of Homomorphisms Judson, T. (2020), Abstract Exercises/
2
homomorphism A. Definition and Algebra: Theory and Lecture- problem sets Laptop
Weeks
19.Prove the Examples Applications
Isomorphisms B. Kinds of Discussion Quizzes Power point
and Cayley’s Homomorphisms Fraleigh, J.B. (2002), A First presentation
Theorems. C. Fundamental Course in Abstract Algebra (7 th Seatwork Final
20.Determine the Theorem of edition), Addison-Wesley Examination Work sheets
properties of Homomorphisms Publishing Co. Group Work
rings, fields and D. Isomorphisms and Geogebra
rings of Cayley’s Theorem Gallian, J. (2010),
polynomials. Contemporary Abstract Algebra
21.Determine the VI. Introduction to (7th edition), Brooks/Cole
integral domain Rings and Fields CENGAGE Learning
of a given field. A. Rings and Fields
2
B. Integral Domains https://www.youtube.com/watch weeks
C. The Fields of ?v=A-bKe4uzqMM
Quotients of an
Integral Domain https://www.youtube.com/watch
D. Rings of ?v=TCcSZEL_3CQ
Polynomials

Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

Mrs. JENNIFER A. REYES Dr. AIDA A. CASAS Dr. RANDY M. BAJA

Instructor Head, Education Department College Dean

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