Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2003 - 2004
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Module Title |
Linear Algebra and Vectors
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Module Code |
MS200
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School |
School of Mathematical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
MS120
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To give students a working knowledge of the methods of linear algebra
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Learning Outcomes
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Students should gain the skills required to confidently use/work with vectors and matrices
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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VECTORS: Vectors in the plane and in space; Vector addition and scalar multiplication. Inner
products and their meaning.
GEOMETRY OF PLANES AND LINES; n-component vectors; linear independence and bases;
The Gram-Schmidt orthogonalisation process.
Matrices: Operations on matrices - addition, subtraction, multiplication, transpose; rank of a
matrix and determinants.
Gauss-Jordan eliminaton. Inverse matrices.
Special types of matrix : Diagonal, Triangular, Symmetric.
EIGENVALUES: Definition and examples; Characteristic polynomial; Multiplicity;
Diagonalisation of symmetric matrices;
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 25% | Examination Weight | 75% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential
Supplementary
Elementary Linear Algebra , H. Anton, C. Rorres, Wiley
Applied Linear Algebra , Noble and Daniels,
Introduction to Linear Algebra , Lee W, Johnson, R. Dean Riess and Jimmy T. Arnold,
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| CASE | BSc in Computer Applications (Sft.Eng.) |
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