Course

MT 22041
Group Theory II Code
Prerequisites MT 12041
Theory (hr) 15
Practical (hr)
Year 2 Semester 2 Credits 1
Independent
Learning (hr)

Aim:
To give a coherent treatment of basic theories and problems from group theory.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Investigate properties of groups;
2. Apply these properties to solve problems in algebra.

Course content:
Normal subgroups; Quotient groups; Subgroups of a quotient group.
Homomorphism; Fundamental theorem of homomorphism.
Center of a group: Commutator, Commutator subgroup, Centralizer, Normalizer.
Automorphism.

Assessment Strategy:
Continuous Assessment – 30%
Assessment-1 (ILO-1) -Closed book exam- 15%
Assessemnt-2 (ILO-2) -Closed book exam -15%
End Semester Examination(ILO 1 - 2) –7 %
Closed book exam - 1 Hour

References:
1. John B. Fraleigh, A First Course in Abstract Algebra, Person Education, Inc. 2003;
2. S. Lipschutz& M. L. Lipson, Theory and Problems of Discrete Mathematics, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Limited, 1999;
3. R. S. Aggarwal, A Text Book on Modern Algebra, S. Chand & Company Ltd, 1996.

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