KST410 – Special Topics in Algebra

Module designation

Special Topics in Algebra (KST 410)

Semester(s) in which the module is taught

7^th

Person responsible for the module

Dr. Nenik Estuningsih, M.Si.

Language

Indonesian

Relation to curriculum

Compulsory /elective/ specialisation

Teaching methods

Lecture, lesson, discussion, and presentation.

Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours)

2×170 minutes (2×50 minutes lecture and lesson, 2×60 minutes structural activities, 2×60 minutes self-study) per week for 16 weeks

Credit points

2 CP (3,2 ECTS)

Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module

–

Module objectives/intended learning outcomes

General Competencies:

     Able to prepare a thesis proposal that is ready to be continued as a thesis.

Specific Competencies: Students are able to

1.      Understand the development of the latest research topics in the field of algebra

2.      Prepare a proposal that can be continued as a final project.

Content

The material discussed in this course includes the latest concepts related to the development of abstract algebra and applied algebra.

Examination forms

Papers (Proposed Thesis Topics) and Presentations

Study and examination requirements

Students are considered to pass if they at least have got final score 40 (D).

Final score is calculated as follow: 10% softskill+20% assignment + 20% Quiz + 25% midterm + 25% final exam (Presentations and Papers).

Final index is defined as follow:

Reading list

1. Chartrand, G., Oellerman, O.R., 1993, Applied and Algorithmic Graph Theory, McGraw-Hill Inc, Canada.
2. Fraleigh J.B, 2003, “ A First Course in Abstract Algebra 7^ed ”, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, New York.
3. Nicholson, W.Keith, 2006, Linear Algebra with Application, Fifth Edition, Mc Graw-Hill, Singapore.
4. Zhou, K., and Doyle, J. C., 1998, Essential of Robust Control, Prentice-Hall Int, Inc, USA.
5. Jurnal internasional bidang aljabar