Course TitleLinear algebra
Course Code12063
Number of Credits: 3
Teaching Hours: 48
Prerequisites: Calculus I, Calculus II
Overview
Linear algebra is an important component of undergraduate mathematics, particularly for students majoring in science, engineering, and social science disciplines. At the practical level, matrix theory and the related vector-space concepts provide a language and a powerful computational framework for posing and solving important problems. Beyond this, elementary linear algebra is a valuable introduction to mathematical abstraction and logical reasoning because the theoretical development is self-contained, consistent, and accessible to most students. This course is to help students to develop those aforementioned skills.
Teaching method: Classroom learning, multimedia
Syllabus
Chapter 1: Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 2: Vectors in 2-space and 3-space
Chapter 3: The vector space Rn
Chapter 4: The Eigen value problem
Chapter 5: Vector spaces and linear transformations
Chapter 6: Determinants
Chapter 7: Eigen values and applications (optional)
Assessment
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Final Examination
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50%
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Mid-term Examination
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30%
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Two tests
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10%
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Homework assignments and class participation
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10%
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Total
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100%
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To achieve a pass grade in this course, students must obtain 60% or more as an aggregate mark on the assessment.
Teacher’s information
Tang Tangqi
Sheng Jiliang
Liu Manfeng
Textbook
Introduction to Linear Algebra; fifth edition; Lee W. Johnson, R. Dean Riess and Jimmy T. Arnold; Pearson Education North Asia Limited and China Machine Press.