Basic Category Theory 360-MS2-1BCTa

Course profile: academic

Field of science: natural science; discipline: mathematics

Second cycle

Year of study 1; semester 1

Lecture: 30 hours; Problem class: 30 hours

ECTS credits: 5

Verification methods: lectures, homework exercises, group discussion, presentations, self-studying literature

Student workload:
attending lectures 30 hours
attending problem classes 30 hours
homework exercises 15x 2hours = 30 hours
class preparation and notes 15x 0.5hours = 7.5 hours
consultations ~5x 0.5hours = 2.5 hours
examination preparation 7hours

Type of course

elective courses

Mode

Blended learning

Prerequisites (description)

To follow this course students only need to know the basics of sets and functions. We will use examples from abstract algebra (groups and rings), so knowledge of these topics will be an advantage.

Course coordinators

Andrew McKee

Learning outcomes

KA7_UW02 abstract mathematical reasoning ability

KA7_UW10 can use algebraic methods to solve problems

KA7_UW13 can prove mathematical statements using diverse tools

KA7_UK05 English proficiency

KA7_UU02 can search mathematical literature for information, including in English

Assessment criteria

Grading

Additional information

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Description of 360-MS2-1BCTa in USOSweb