Treats applications in economics and computer science, limited to Euclidean n-space. Topics include: the linear structure of space, vectors, norms and angles, transformations of space, systems of linear equations and their applications, the Gauss-Jordan method, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Uses Mathematica for graphics and algorithms.
Code
MA2041
Name
LINEAR ALGEBRA
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
MA1030CCM OR MA1030GE120
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
MA (Mathematics)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
2940
Last update with CAMS
Students will be able to perform vector and elementary matrix operations over the field of real numbers, including solving systems of linear equations.
Students will be able to compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors in order to diagonalise a matrix.
Students will be able to apply the concepts and techniques of Linear Algebra to problems across other disciplines.
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | MA2041 | LINEAR ALGEBRA |