Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Abstract Algebra MAE308 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. EMİNE NUR ÜNVEREN BİLGİÇ
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. EMİNE NUR ÜNVEREN BİLGİÇ (Bahar)
Goals To provide teaching and technique, relevant resources and training, assessment and materials necessary for teaching algebra.
Course Content Algebraic thinking, the importance of algebraic thinking in mathematics teaching; pre-algebraic period; arithmetic-algebra relationship; generalized arithmetic and functional thinking; basic algebra concepts; different representations in algebra teaching; teaching variable, algebraic expression, equality and equation, linear equations, identities and inequalities (organizing the course content, using appropriate teaching materials and strategies, etc.); student knowledge about these subjects (understanding and interpreting student ideas about concepts, knowing students' difficulties, mistakes, misconceptions and their reasons); the relationship of these subjects with daily life and other lessons.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Evaluates the transition from arithmetic to algebra and algebraic thinking.
2 Uses different notations in teaching algebra.
3 Identifies misconceptions in algebra teaching.
4 Evaluate the relationships between basic concepts in algebraic thinking.
5 Students gain new mathematical knowledge through problem solving.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Algebra and Mathematical Thinking Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview
2. Week Sets, Operations, Relations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Equivalence Classes and Partitioning Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Integers and Divisibility Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Congruence and Modular Arithmetic Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Linear Congruences and the Chinese Remainder Theorem Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Complex Numbers Research, Other Activities, Interview
8. Week Introduction to Groups
9. Week Subgroups and Cyclic Groups Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Group Homomorphisms and Isomorphisms Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
11. Week Normal Subgroups and Factor Groups Research, Interview
12. Week Introduction to Rings Research, Interview
13. Week Fields Research, Interview
14. Week Problem solving Research, Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 0
PY3 0 0 0 5 3
PY17 3 0 0 5 4
PY24 0 0 0 0 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Asar, A. O., Arıkan, A., & Arıkan, A. (2012). Algebra. Seçkin Publishing
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 3 39
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 13 3 39
Research 1 3 3
Other Activities 1 6 6
Sınavlar
Homework 1 10.5 10.5
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 107.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0