COURSE

GUIDE
Prepared by:
Shailanie V. Rivera

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 Republic of the Philippines
CAGAYANSTATEUNIVERSITY-APARRI
Maura, Aparri, Cagayan

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

COURSE CODE : Math 67

COURSE TITLE : Abstract Algebra

CREDIT UNITS : 3

SEMESTER : 1st Semester

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to facilitate understanding of basic concepts and properties of

algebraic structures. The topics include Groups, Subgroups, Cyclic Groups, Permutation
Groups, Cosets, Isomorphism, Normal and Factor Groups, Homomorphism, and
introduction to rings. It aims to develop symbolic thinking, enhance skills in writing proofs,
and foster appreciation for mathematical structures which are all helpful in dealing with
higher mathematics.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate critical thinking in interpreting and applying fundamental concepts and

proving claims concerning basic algebraic structures (e.g. groups, subgroups,
homomorphisms) .

2. Exhibit competence in identifying as well as producing examples and non-examples

of particular algebraic structures using their properties and relevant mathematical
concepts;

3. Show skills in working with functions to relate seemingly dissimilar algebraic structures;

4. Reconstruct algebraic concepts and reformulate principles based on mathematical

investigations;

5. Communicate abstract algebra ideas in both written and oral form;

6. Design classroom activities and materials on selected abstract algebra concepts with
the use of ICT.

GRADING SYSTEM

Submission of assigned activity 20%

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Student engagement/forum discussion 30%
Quizzes and Unit Examination 30%
Major Examination (Midterm & Finals) 20%

Total 100%

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Aside from the major course outputs, the student will be assessed at other times
during the term by the following:
 Class Participation
 Seatwork
 Group Report
 Individual online interactive worksheets
 Quizzes
 Problem sets

COURSE POLICIES

In accordance to the Student and Academic Manual and fitting the instruction to adapt
the present situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the following policies
for the course:

1. Attendance to Class Lectures. As the face-to-face instruction will be limited, classes will
be held online on a specific time. However, for acceptable reasons, non-attendance to
online lectures may be given consideration as long as the student must commit to watch
the videos (although far more simplified than the live online lectures) and read the
learning modules given.

2. Completion of Activities and Deadlines. Activity sheets consist of Drills, Problem Sets
and Drills are like quizzes, but these are activities that need intensive studying and
researching and therefore more appropriate if they are given to the students and be
done offline at home. However, deadlines (at least 3 days after activity was given) will
be set in order to have continuity of instruction as scheduled in the syllabus. Although
poor network connection may hinder on-time online submissions, habitual late
submissions are discouraged.

3. Quizzes. Quizzes will be done online in multiple choice formats. Each quiz must be
answered within the day the lecture was delivered.

4. Checking of Outputs and Returning of Papers. Answers to the problem sets and quizzes
are to be discussed by the instructor using an inquiry-based approach. This is to ensure
that the misconceptions of the students are corrected before proceeding to the next
topic. The instructor and the University may keep submitted student work and use it as
examples for accreditation purposes. Rest assured that all the credits will be given to the
owner of the assignment. Students who decline to have their work kept on file for this
purpose must notify the instructor.

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 5. Major Examinations, Major Competency Outputs and Culminating Activity. Exams are
integral part of Mathematics instruction. It serves as the summative assessment of
students’ knowledge and understanding of the subject; therefore, giving such is a
necessity. These will be through face-to-face mode. This is in order for the examination
results to be valid and reliable. Furthermore, although the MCOs must be submitted on a
specific date within a term, these will be presented during the Culminating Activity of the
course. Since the program is about teaching, the integration of pedagogy in this course
is necessary to provide relevance of this course to the attainment of the program
objectives. The instructor believes that development of instructional materials as well as
demonstration teachings and research reports are appropriate requirements for this
course.

6. Consideration of Poor Network Connection. In cases of poor network connectivity, it is

recommended that the student must inform the teacher so that “deliver-and-collect
mode of instructional delivery” can be arranged. A separate course plan will be made
where every week, instructional materials (learning modules, videos, activity sheets,
quizzes) will be delivered to (Monday) and collected from (Friday) the student.

TOPICS AND COMPETENCIES

Intended Learning Outcome (ILO)

Learning Content
(PRELIM)
I. Demonstrate familiarity on the Ambisyon Natin Ambisyon Natin 2040
2040, the University VMGO, and College policies and University Vision, Mission, Goals and
targets, grading system and course requirements of Objectives
the subject College ILO, Program ILO
College Policies, Grading system Course
Requirements

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II. Demonstrate knowledge along Preliminary II. Preliminary Topics
concepts a. Modular Arithmetic
b. Functions
2.1. Use modulo concepts and properties to solve c. Equivalence Relations
modular arithmetic problems and compose
proofs;
2.2. Illustrate the concept of function, one-to-one
function, onto function, one-to-one
correspondence, inverse of a function,
2.3. Evaluate a function and identify its domain
and range.
III. Demonstrate knowledge along Groups III. Groups
a. Binary operations
3.1. Explain the definition of a group and identify as
well as produce examples and non-examples; b. Groups
3.2. Prove the elementary properties of a group c. Elementary Properties of Groups
3.3. Construct and/or complete Cayley tables for finite
groups;
3.4. use the elementary properties of a group in
proving related propositions.
3.5. Use technology to communicate solutions and
proofs to whole class
IV. Demonstrate knowledge along Subgroups III. Subgroups
4.1. Illustrate the order of a group, order of an
element, and the subgroup concept by producing a. Order of a Group and Order of an
examples and non-examples; Element
4.2. Explain the structures and characteristics of b. Subgroups
different subgroups like cyclic subgroup, center of a c. Cyclic Subgroups
group and centralizer of an element;
4.3. Assess and justify whether a given set of elements
together with a binary operation is a subgroup;
4.4. Compose proofs for related propositions using
previous theorems
V. Demonstrate knowledge along Cyclic Group IV. Cyclic Groups
5.1. Explain the structure of a cyclic group and
determine examples and non-examples;
a. Definition and Properties of Cyclic
5.2. Derive properties of cyclic based on exploration;
5.3. Prove the properties of cyclic groups; Groups
5.4. Apply relevant theorems to determine the b. Finite Cyclic Groups
subgroups of a given cyclic group and draw its
subgroup lattice.

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VI. Demonstrate knowledge along Permutation Group V. Permutation Groups
6.1. Transform permutations from array form to cycle
form and the other way around;
a. Permutations and the Symmetric
6.2. Express permutations as products of disjoint cycles
or products of transpositions; Groups
6.3. Determine the order, inverse, product of b. Orbits and Cycles
permutations; c. Properties of Permutations
6.4. Write solutions and proofs to problems involving
the permutation groups
VII. Demonstrate knowledge along Cosets and VI. Cosets and Lagrange’s Theorem
Lagrange’s Theorem
7.1. Explain the definition of a coset and illustrate
a. Cosets b. Lagrange’s Theorem
through examples;
7.2. Express in words and elucidate theorems written in b. Properties of Permutations
symbolic form;
7.3. Use the Lagrange’s theorem to determine the
subgroups of a given group;
7.4. Apply properties of cosets in solving problems and
composing proofs involving the coset concept.
VIII. Demonstrate knowledge along Isomorphism VII. Isomorphisms
8.1. Explain the definition of an isomorphism and
recognize examples and non-examples of
a. Isomorphisms
isomorphism;
8.2. Use function concepts to establish isomorphism b. Automorphisms
between two groups;
8.3. Prove theorems on isomorphism;
8.4. Produce proofs of new propositions arising from
theorems about isomorphism;
IX. Demonstrate knowledge along Normal Subgroups VIII. Normal Subgroups and Factor
and Factor Groups Groups
9.1. Explain the definition and significance of a normal
subgroup;
9.2. Use the definition and theorems to appraise a. Normal Subgroup
whether a given subgroup is normal; b. Factor Groups
9.3. Construct the Cayley table of a Factor Group
9.4. Compose proofs for propositions about normal
subgroups and factor groups
X. Demonstrate knowledge along Group IX. Group Homomorphism
Homomorphism
10.1. Delineate between isomorphism,
a. Group Homorphisms
homomorphism, and automorphism;
10.2. Write solutions to problems involving
homomorphism; b. Properties of Homomorphisms
10.3 Articulate proofs for theorems and other claims
about homomorphism;

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10.4. Use ICT in designing materials and in
implementing a miniteaching episode on an assigned
property of homomorphism
10.5. Implement a mini teaching episode covering a
homomorphism property

XI. Demonstrate knowledge along Group X. .Introduction to Rings

Homomorphism
11.1. Explain the definition of a ring and a subring and
a. Definition and Examples of Rings
produce examples;
11.2 Prove the properties of a ring; b. Properties of Rings
11.3 Use the properties of a ring to prove arising c. Subrings
propositions about a ring.