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Module Description

KEY MODULE INFORMATION

Module title Ring Theory
Module code SOU30451
Faculty/School/Department Science/ Mathematics
Level Third
ECTS Credits 6
Semester (s) in which taught sixth

Module Leader Halgurd Sulaiman Hussein

Email Halgurd.hussein@soran.edu.iq
Module coordinator (s) Halgurd Sulaiman Hussein
Email (s)

Pre-requisites Group Theory

Co-requisites Module Theory
Date of approval by
department council
Type of module Pure
Available for visiting Yes
students?

MODULE CONTENT

• Rings, Properties of Rings, and Subrings;

• Integral Domains, Fields, and Characteristic of a Ring;
• Ideals, Factor Rings, also Prime Ideals and Maximal Ideals;
• Ring Homomorphisms, and Properties of Ring Homomorphisms;
• Polynomial Rings, The Division Algorithm and Consequences;
• Finite Fields 367 Classification of Finite Fields 367 | Structure of Finite Fields 368 |
Subfields of a Finite Field.
AIMS

Ring Theory is one of the algebra structure. This course proposes introduce to discussion of the
fundamental tools of Abstract Algebra. The aim is to establish in a precise way the main notions,
and to make the students familiar with mathematical reasoning and algebra structure (analyzing
definitions, understanding and constructing proofs, method of proof and etc...).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Ring, Integral domain, field, and the
relation between them and all properties of them.

2. Understanding the basic concepts and results of field theory, including

homeomorphisms, ideals, polynomial rings, field extensions, and the structure of finite
fields.

3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the method of proof and thinking in pure
mathematics.

LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATIGIES

Description
Pedagogy Applicable

Lecturing Yes
Discussion Yes
Group Work Yes
Demonstration Yes
Practice by doing Yes
Fieldwork
External visits
Task-based learning Yes
Project-based learning
Problem-based learning Yes
Case Study
Role Play
DELIVERY
Type of Learning Time Number of Hours Expressed as
Percentage (%)

Contact time 4 hrs./w 20%

Directed self-study 8 hrs./w 40%

Self-directed learning 4 hrs./w 20%

Assessment, review and revision 4 hrs./w 20%

Total 20 hrs./w 100%

WORKLOAD
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately
with the course requirements. Please note that, in general, for each formal contact hour,
it is expected that a minimum of 2 additional hours of independent study are undertaken.
The following table shows an estimate of students' workload:

Work Type (Activities) Quantity Duration Total (Hrs.)

(Hrs.)
Wider reading (independent) 14 2 28
Wider reading (directed) 28 3 84
Exam revision / preparation 2 20 40
Peer assisted learning

Advances preparation for classes 24 2 48

Preparation for tutorials

Preparation for presentations 3 4 12

Preparation for seminars 4 3 12
Preparation for performance

Preparation of practical report 5 2 10

Completion of formative assessment tasks

Revision and preparation for in-class or end of

module examination
Group study tasks

Carry-out research project

Dissertation writing

Essay preparation – may include conducting

research, analyzing data, editing the finished
product
Reflection – for example, lecture consolidation
or engaging with feedback
Total hours by term

Module total hours

ECTS allocated based on student workload by the course description

Activates Quantit Duration Total Workload

y (Hrs) (Hrs)

Course Duration 14 2 28
Tutorial 14 2 28
Practical 14 1 14
Mid-term Examination 1 2 2
Final Examination 1 2 2
Assignments 8 5 40
Hours for off-the-classroom study 12 1 12
Term Projects 1 40 40
ASSESSMENT

The
Weight
Task specific Relevant Learning Outcome
(Marks)
Weight

Assignments 5 5%

Term Projects 5 5%

Practical Work

Midterm Exam 20 20%

Final Exam 50 50%

Written assignment,
including essay

Dissertation

Set exercise

Portfolio

Project output (other than

dissertation)

Oral assessment and

presentation

Practical skills assessment

Report 5 5%
Coursework

Exam (quiz) 10 10%

Group Presentation

Group Work 5 5%
Individual Presentation

Peer Assessment

Project
Practical

Timed Test (in-module test

e.g. MCQ)

Extended Project

Total 100 100%

PARTICIPATION AND PRESENTATIONS :

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:

SHORT ESSAYS:

TERM PROJECT:

SOME POSSIBLE GENERAL TOPICS FOR PROJECTS:

FINAL EXAM:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
WEEKLY SYLLABUS

Weeks Subject(s) Short Description

Ring, Ring with identity, Commutative ring, Zero

W1 Ring
divisor, Cancellation law, Division Ring, Field

W2 Integral domain Integral domain, Finite Integral Domain,

Idempotent, Nilpotent, Boolean Ring.
W3 Subring Subring, Centre of Ring

Ideal of ring Left ideal, Right ideal, Radical of ideal, Sum of two
W4
ideal,

W5 Properties of ideal quotient Annihilator and simple ring.

Ring
Ring homomorphism Homomorphism, Kernal, Image, Isomorphism
W6

W7 Prime and maximal ideal Define maximal ideal and prime ideal and example

W8 Mid-Term Sitting Exam

Properties of prime and Relation between maximal ideal and filed and prime
W9
maximal ideal ideal and Integral domain and other properties

Polynomial ring Polynomial Ring, Degree, Root Reducible and

W10
irreducible polynomial.

W11 Finite Filed Making Finite Filed From old Field

Presentation The group of students have a project and must be

W12 presented in class each group have 10-15 minutes.

The group of students have a project and must be

W13 Presentation
presented in class each group have 10-15 minutes.
structure of finite fields. Some of the most fundamental properties of finite
W14 fields or, equivalently.
GUIDELINES ON GRADING POLICY

US Grade
ECTS Grade Definition Grade US % IRQ% point
Average

A – Excellent Outstanding performance A 90-100% 90-100% 5.0

Above average with some B
B – Very Good errors 80-89% 80-89% 4.0

Sound work with notable C+

C - Good errors 75-79% 70-79% 3.0

D– Fair but with major C

shortcomings 70-74% 60-69% 2.0
Satisfactory

Work meets minimum D

E – Sufficient criteria 60-69% 50-59% 1.0

More work required but

FX - Fail credit awarded
0-49 0.0
Considerable amount of
F- Fail more work required

RESOURCES

Materials Text How to access? / e-link

Required The lecture note are upload in Soran

 Lecture Note
Texts University LMS

Contemporary Abstract Algebra.

Introduction of Ring theory.
Recommend
ed Texts Abstract algebra.

 We can find the full course

Websites video in YouTube channels
such as MIT and Khan
Academic Channel
CLASSROOM CODE OF CONDUCT
All students have the right to learn without interference from others. Instructors have the
authority to protect this right by creating and maintaining an environment that is conducive
to learning. Meanwhile, students are required and expected to conduct themselves in a
safe, mature and considerate manner. Students should conduct and express themselves
in a way that is respectful to all individuals. This includes respecting the rights of others
to comment and participate fully in class. Classroom misconduct is any behavior which
disrupts or interferes with the learning environment.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Don’t read a newspaper or other document; don’t sleep during class; don’t hold side
conversations with your neighbor(s); and don’t check your e-mail, update your Face
Book page, or tweet in class. Remember, you may be called upon to answer a
question and if you are not prepared, you will not be given credit for attending that
class. This is a participative course.
2. Attend all classes unless an emergency arises. If that occurs, please let me know by
e-mail or in person. Remember, the quizzes are based on class discussions.
Unexcused absences from the midterm may lead to a grade of zero for that
assignment.
3. Do your own work. Cheating will not be tolerated. It is unfair to students who work
diligently to get the best grade possible in this course.
4. Using cell phones or other electronic devices that disrupt the learning process or
teaching environment. Faculty members have the right to restrict the use of electronic
devices in their classrooms.
5. Be a contributing member of your group. Don't let others carry the load for you. The
business world revolves around teamwork and a consultative approach to problem
solving. This is what I expect of you in class discussions whenever I break you up into
groups.
6. If you violate any of these rules, I may ask you to leave class for the day. I don’t want
to embarrass anyone but I expect to have your respect and attention throughout the
course.

INSTRUCTOR (MY) RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Model ethical behavior in the classroom and during office hours and in out-of-class
discussions.
2. Be respectful towards all students; not to talk down to you.
3. Be diligent and provide interesting and informative lectures and discussions that
challenge your intellectual curiosity.
4. Provide a diverse learning experience including using social media and Internet
research in class discussions and assignments.
5. Be available during office hours and, when necessary, at other times during the
 course. Be attentive to your questions and concerns. Feel free to see me if you have
a personal issue related to the course that you think I should know about. I do care
about your well-being and hope to contribute towards your growth as a person. All of
our communication about such matters is on a confidential basis.
6. Assist you in any way that I can to help you learn the course material. This includes
meeting outside of office hours at a mutually convenient time and place.
7. Be fair in the grading process including grading quizzes, examinations, term papers,
and the group case presentation. My evaluation of your work and grading process
simulates the way performance evaluations should be done in the business world. I
view the classroom as a learning laboratory to get you ready to be contributing
members of society.
8. Be diligent in returning work with a grade and, where appropriate, my explanations of
why points were deducted from your grade. See me if you have any questions on
your grade but first review my comments to better understand why points have been
deducted.
READING LISTS
1 Lecture Note
2 Contemporary Abstract Algebra

3 Abstract algebra

4 Introduction of Ring Theory

TYPICAL ASSIGNMENT:
1. Give an example of a finite noncommutative ring. Give an example of an infinite
noncommutative ring that does not have a unity.
2. Give an example of a subset of a ring that is a subgroup under addition but not a subring.
3. Show that every nonzero element of Zn is a unit or a zero-divisor.
4. Find a nonzero element in a ring that is neither a zero-divisor nor a unit.

TYPICAL EXAM QUESTIONS:

QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS:

Show that the center of any ring is a subring.