MM505: Linear algebra (5 ECTS)

STADS: 13000501

Level
Bachelor course

Teaching period
The course is offered in the autumn semester.

Teacher responsible
Email: fenix@imada.sdu.dk

Timetable
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Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
The courses FF502 or MM529 should at least be taken at the same time, or the student should be familiar with the content of the course DM535

Course introduction
To give the student knowledge and skills in those aspects of linear algebra that have widespread application throughout the sciences, and understanding of linear relationships and linear models.

Expected learning outcome
By the end of the course the students are expected to be able to:

• apply techniques and results from linear algebra to solve computational problems concerning systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality, and eigenvalue problems.
• apply linear algebraic theory to analyze simple theoretical problems within the above mentioned subjects.
• argue for the individual steps in the solutions.
• formulate correct arguments.
• use mathematical terminology.

Subject overview
Vector spaces, subspaces, inner product, basis, linear mappings, matrices, systems of linear equations, determinant, eigenvectors and eigenvalues.

Literature
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Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:
Project. 7-point grading scale, external examiner.

Reexam in the same exam period or immediately thereafter.
The re-exam may differ from the ordinary exam.

Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.
Intro phase: 28 hours
Skills training phase: 20 hours

Educational activities Study phase: 10 hours

Language
This course is taught in Danish or English, depending on the lecturer. However, if international students participate, the teaching language will always be English.

Course enrollment
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Tuition fees for single courses
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