Unit Code:	MAT2LIN
Unit Short Title:	LINEAR ALGEBRA
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	The approach taken in this unit is the use of linear algebra as a tool and language for understanding and solving problems from a wide variety of disciplines such as statistics and computing. Matrices and systems of linear equations are introduced, and we show how the familiar notions of point, line, plane and distance can be generalised. Basic ideas such as basis, linear independence and eigenvalues are studied. Applications may include Leontieff economic models, curve-fitting, regression, factor analysis, Markov chains, environmental management, game theory, error-correcting codes, tomography and computer graphics.
Prerequisites:	MAT1CB
Class Requirements:	four 1-hour lectures per week.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 2.5 hour examination	50
two calculation-based assignments (each equivalent to 1000 words)	50

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Linear algebra: a modern introduction	Poole, D, 2006	2nd edn, Thomson Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
2   26-JUL-10   29-OCT-10	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Christopher	Lenard	BENDIGO	Y