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MAT-1004 Linear algebra
Teaching spring 2008
Første oppmøte: Tirsdag 8. jan. kl. 12.15, Store Aud., Realfagsbygget |
Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring
| Contents
This course has no specific prerequisites, but requires some mathematical maturity equivalent to that obtained by taking MAT-1001 Calculus 1 or MAT-1005 Discrete Mathematics 1. The course is basic to more advanced studies in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics and chemistry. Covers systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, representation by matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and the spectral theorem for symmetric operators. | Form of teaching
Lectures: 40 h
Coursework: 30 h
A passing grade is required on up to 6 mandatory homework sets for permission to take the exam. | Coursework requirements
Mandatory homework sets
| Exam and assessment
Written final exam of 4 hours duration. Letter grades (A-F). | Contact person/lecturer
Helge Johansen, tel: + 47 77 64 51 30, e-mail: helge.johansen@matnat.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
MA-103 -1 9 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/matstat/mat-1004/1
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