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.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Christopher Lenard
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MAT1CB or MAT1NLA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MAT2LAL
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Linear algebra: a modern introduction | Prescribed | Poole, D, 2011 | 3RD EDN, THOMSON BROOKS/COLE, BOSTON, MA |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher 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 element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3 short (5-10 min) oral presentations, each consisting of the solution to a prescribed problem | Hurdle requirement: Students must satisfactorily complete 2 of the 3 oral presentations | 10 |
| Assignment 1 (written solutions to prescribed problems) | 20 | |
| Assignment 2 (written solutions to prescribed problems) | 20 | |
| one 2.5 hour examination | 50 |