406-0141-AAL Linear Algebra
| Semester | Spring Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | M. Akka Ginosar |
| Periodicity | every semester recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406-0141-AA R | Linear Algebra Self-study course. No presence required. | 150s hrs | M. Akka Ginosar |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis for Engineers. The contents of the course are covered in the book "Introduction to Linear Algebra" by Gilbert Strang (SIAM, 2003). MATLAB is used as a tool to formulate and implement numerical algorithms. |
| Learning objective | To acquire basic knowledge of Linear Algebra and of a few fundamental numerical techniques. The course is meant to hone analytic and algorithmic skills. |
| Content | 1. Vectors and vector spaces 2. Solving linear systems of equations (Gaussian elimination) 3. Orthogonality 4. Determinants 5. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors 6. Linear transformations 7. Numerical linear algebra in MATLAB 8. (Piecewise) polynomial interpolation 9. Splines |
| Literature | G. Strang, "Introduction to linear algebra", Third edition, 2003, ISBN 0-9614088-9-8, http://math.mit.edu/linearalgebra/ T. Sauer. "Numerical analysis", Addison-Wesley 2006 |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 5 credits |
| Examiners | M. Akka Ginosar |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Takes place as a written session examination simultaneously with the session examination for the course unit 401-0141-00L. |
| Written aids | 3 A4-Blätter (= 6 Seiten) selber verfasst. Es sind keine Taschenrechner erlaubt. Eine Formelsammlung aus einer in der Vorlesung verteilten Liste. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geomatic Engineering Master | Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements | E- |  |
| Environmental Engineering Master | Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements | E- | |