University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 1pm Monday, Thursday, Friday

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

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MT5823

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2.5 lectures (x 10 weeks), 1 tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 35

Guided independent study hours: 117

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour written examination = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Re-assessment: 2-hour written examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor J D Mitchell
Module teaching staff: Prof James Mitchell