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MT5823   Semigroups

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 9.00 am Mon (odd weeks), Wed and Fri

The general aim of this module is to introduce students to semigroup theory, which is the study of sets with one associative binary operation defined on them. In the process, the common aims and concerns of abstract algebra will be emphasised and illustrated by drawing comparisons between semigroups, groups and rings.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MT3505 or pass MT4003

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2.5 lectures (weeks 1 - 10), 1 tutorial and 1 examples class (weeks 2 - 11).

Scheduled learning hours: 45

Guided independent study hours: 155

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 75%, Coursework = 25%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 75%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 25%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr J D Mitchell