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Unit description
Introduces students to the theory, techniques and applications of linear algebra. Topics include matrices and determinants, vectors, vector and inner product spaces, linear transformations.
Unit content
Topics 1 and 2: Matrices and determinants – Matrix definitions and operations – Inverse matrices – Determinants, evaluation and properties – Diagonal, triangular and symmetric matrices.
Topics 3 and 4: Vectors Definitions – Basic operations and algebra of vectors.
Topics 5 to 8: Vector spaces Euclidean and general vector spaces and subspaces – Linear independence – Basis and dimension – Linear transformations.
Topic 9: Inner product spaces – Inner product – Orthonormal bases.
Topic 10: Eigenvalues and eigenvectors – Eigenvalues and eigenvectors – Diagonalisation and orthogonal diagonalisation.
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts of linear algebra | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | Communication and social skills | ||||
| 2 | demonstrate a proficiency in applying techniques from linear algebra | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | Communication and social skills | ||||
| 3 | apply appropriate techniques from linear algebra to 'real world' problems | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | Communication and social skills | ||||
| 4 | communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality. | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | Communication and social skills | ||||
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts of linear algebra
- GA1: Intellectual rigour
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- GA6: Communication and social skills
- demonstrate a proficiency in applying techniques from linear algebra
- GA1: Intellectual rigour
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- GA6: Communication and social skills
- apply appropriate techniques from linear algebra to 'real world' problems
- GA1: Intellectual rigour
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- GA6: Communication and social skills
- communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality.
- GA1: Intellectual rigour
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- GA6: Communication and social skills
Prescribed texts
- Anton, H & Rorres, C, 2014, Elementary linear algebra with applications, 11th edn, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.
Teaching and assessment
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial online 1 hour (8 weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Quiz | SR |
| Applied and theoretical problems. Mathematical calculations | 25% |
| Applied and theoretical problems. Mathematical calculations | 25% |
| Exam: closed book | 50% |
Fee information
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Commencing 2021 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2
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