MA009 Algebra II

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Libor Polák, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Libor Polák, CSc.
Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:50 B204
Prerequisites
( MB008 Algebra I ||PROGRAM(N-IN)||PROGRAM(N-AP)||PROGRAM(N-SS))
Prerequisites: MB008 Algebra I.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
This course is a continuation of Algebra I. We focus on fields, lattice theory and universal algebra with applications in computer science.
Syllabus
  • Rings and polynomials II (extensions, finite fields, symmetric polynomials).
  • Lattices (semilattices and lattices - two approaches, modular and distributive lattices, Boolean lattices).
  • Universal algebra (subalgebras, homomorphisms, congruences and quotient algebras, products, terms, varieties, free algebras, Birkhoff's theorem, rewriting).
Literature
  • PROCHÁZKA, Ladislav. Algebra. 1. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1990, 560 s. info
  • BICAN, Ladislav and Jiří ROSICKÝ. Teorie svazů a univerzální algebra. Vyd. 1. Praha: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy ČSR, 1989, 84 s. info
Teaching methods
Once a week a standard lecture with a stress on motivation and examples.
Assessment methods
A written exam has three parts: a completion of a text concerning (on advance) given theoretical issues, a completing a proof a new statement, and 3 tests problems where the students show the understanding the basics.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.math.muni.cz/~polak/algebra-II.html
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