UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Department of Mathematics
Sekip Utara Bulaksumur Yogyakarta 55281 Telp: +62 274 552243 Fax: +62 274 555131 Email: math@[Link] Website: [Link]

Bachelor in Mathematics
Telp : +62 274 552243
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Module Name Finite Group Theory

Module level, if applicable Bachelor
Code, if applicable MMM-2208
Subtitle, if applicable
Courses, if applicable Finite Group Theory
Semester(s) in which the 4th (fourth semester)
module is taught
Person responsible for the Chair of Algebra Research Group
module
Lecturer(s) Dr. Budi Surodjo, [Link].
Language Bahasa Indonesia

Relation to curriculum Elective course in the second year (even semester)

Teaching methods Lecture, case-based learning, presentation

Workload (incl. contact hours, Total workload is 90.67 hours, which consist of 100 minutes lectures
self-study hours) per week for 14 weeks 2 hours structured activities per week, and 2
hours individual study per week, in total 16 weeks per semester,
including preparation for mid exam and final exam.
Credit points 2 (two)

Required and recommended Students have taken Introduction to Algebraic Structures I

prerequisites for joining the course (MMM-1203) and have participated in the final
module examination of the course.
Module objectives/intended After completing this course the students should have ability
learning outcomes to:
CO.1. demonstrate knowledge on the properties of finite
group including symmetry group and its subgroups
CO.2. demonstrate knowledge on the properties of group
actions
CO.3. demonstrate knowledge on the theorem of Jordan
Holder decomposition of a finite group
CO.4. demonstrate knowledge on the Sylow Theorems
CO.5. demonstrate knowledge on the Burnside theorem and
Polya theorem and their application

Content Finite group, normalisator, sentralisator, center, coset,

Lagrange theorem, fundamental theorem of homomorphism.
Group of permutation, symmetry group, cycle, transposition,
alternating group, group action, group action and
permutation representation.
Group acting on themselves by left multiplication and
Cayley’s theorem, group acting on themselves by conjugation
and the class equation conjugation, application of group
action, Burnside and Polya Theorem, theorem of Jordan
Holder decomposition, Sylow theorem

Examination forms Essay, oral presentation, project, quiz

Study and examination The final mark will be weighted as follows:

requirements No Assessment methods (components, activities) Weight
(percentage)
1. Final Examination 30-40%
2. Mid-Term Examination 20-30%
3. Quiz/Presentation 15-20%
4. Homework 10-15%
Minimum final mark to pass: 40 (grade D)
Media employed Laptop, LCD, Zoom Media, e-learning [Link]
 Reading list Serre, J.P, 2016, Finite Groups, International Press USA and
Higher Education Press China
Aschbacher, M., 2012, Finite Group Theory, 2nd Ed.,
Cambridge University Press, UK.
Cameron, P.J., 2013, Notes on Finite Group Theory, Queen
Mary University of London, London:
[Link]
Isaacs., I.M, 2008, Finite Group Theory, American
Mathematical Society
Kurzweil, H., and Stellmacher, B., 2004, The Theory of Finite
Groups: An Introduction, Springer,
[Link]
eil-Stellmacher_Theory%20of%20finite%20groups.
pdf
Dummit, D.S., and Foote, R.M., 1999, Abstract Algebra, 3rd
Ed., John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York
Fraleigh, J.B, 1989, A First Course in Abstract Algebra; Fourth
Edition; Addison Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
Ledermann, W; 1984; Introduction to the Theory of Finite
Groups; Interscience Publisher, Inc.
Rose, H.E., 2009, A Course on Finite Groups, Springer

CO-PLO Mapping

PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO5 PLO 6 PLO 7 PLO 8 PLO 9

CO 1 
CO 2
CO 3  
CO 4 
CO 5 

Compilation Date : July 16th, 2022

Modified Date : July 16th, 2022