MATH 2010 Linear Algebra

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200027

Coordinator Shatha Aziz Opens in new window

Description The objective of this subject is to present the main fundamentals of linear algebra and includes such topics as solving systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Euclidean vector spaces, general vector spaces, inner product spaces and linear transformations.

School Computer, Data & Math Sciences

Discipline Mathematics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Assumed Knowledge

Solving systems of equations with two and three unknowns, basic matrix operations, including multiplication.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Participation Weekly Problem Sets, 3 hours in length 6 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 50-minute closed book test 22 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 50-minute closed book test 22 N Individual
Final Exam Three-hour closed book examination 50 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Larson, R., Elementary Linear Algebra, 8th Edition Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2017 ISBN-10: 1305658000 ISBN-13: 9781305658004

Teaching Periods