MA-185 Linear Algebra
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leaders:
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- Vegard Lima
- Rolf Tomas Nossum
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Industrial Mathematics, Bachelor's Programme
- Mathematics, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
MA-183, INF-120
Course contents
Vectors, matrices, linear systems of equations, vector space, subspace, linear independence, basis, rank, orthogonality, least squares, determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, symmetric matrices, singular value decomposition.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
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Explain and apply key concepts from the theory of systems of linear equations.
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Give an account of important results and connections between concepts in this theory.
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Apply the most common methods in linear algebra and explain why they work.
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Prove results in linear algebra.
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Apply software to solve problems in linear algebra.
Examination requirements
Approved mandatory hand-ins. See Canvas for more information.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work, mandatory hand-ins. Estimated workload of the course is 267 hours.
Evaluation
The faculty member in charge of the module confers with the student rep which form of evaluation will be organized, and whether midterm or post hoc. Cfr the University regulations on quality assurance, chapter 4.1.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Assessment methods and criteria
5-hours written exam under supervision. The exam is graded.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MA-218 – Linear Algebra | 7.5 |