mat2lin linear algebra

LINEAR ALGEBRA

MAT2LIN

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In MAT2LIN you will use linear algebra as a tool and language for understanding and solving problems from a wide variety of disciplines. Matrices and systems of linear equations are introduced, and you will see how the familiar notions of point, line, plane and distance can be generalised. Fundamental ideas such as linear independence, basis, eigenvalues and orthogonality are studied. Applications of these ideas will be made to areas such as resource allocation, network analysis, population growth, environmental management, linear recurrences, Markov chains and least-squares curve fitting.

FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorChristopher Lenard

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites MAT1CB or MAT1NLA

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects MAT2LAL

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsLinear algebra: a modern introductionPrescribedPoole, D, 20113RD EDN, THOMSON BROOKS/COLE, BOSTON, MA

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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Lenard

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
3 short (5-10 min) oral presentations, each consisting of the solution to a prescribed problemHurdle requirement: Students must satisfactorily complete 2 of the 3 oral presentations10
Assignment 1 (written solutions to prescribed problems)20
Assignment 2 (written solutions to prescribed problems)20
one 2.5 hour examination50