406-0173-AAL  Linear Algebra I and II

SemesterAutumn Semester 2017
LecturersN. Hungerbühler
Periodicityevery semester recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentEnrolment 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

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
406-0173-AA RLinear Algebra I and II
Self-study course. No presence required.
180s hrsN. Hungerbühler

Catalogue data

AbstractLinear algebra is an indispensable tool of engineering mathematics. The course is an introduction to basic methods and fundamental concepts of linear algebra and its applications to engineering sciences.
ObjectiveAfter completion of this course, students are able to recognize linear structures and to apply adequate tools from linear algebra in order to solve corresponding problems from theory and applications. In addition, students have a basic knowledge of the software package Matlab.
ContentSystems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, solution space, matrices, LR decomposition, determinants, structure of linear spaces, normed vector spaces, inner products, method of least squares, QR decomposition, introduction to MATLAB, applications.
Linear maps, kernel and image, coordinates and matrices, coordinate transformations, norm of a matrix, orthogonal matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, algebraic and geometric multiplicity, eigenbasis, diagonalizable matrices, symmetric matrices, orthonormal basis, condition number, linear differential equations, Jordan decomposition, singular value decomposition, examples in MATLAB, applications.

Reading:

Gilbert Strang "Introduction to linear algebra", Wellesley-Cambridge Press: Chapters 1-6, 7.1-7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.6

A Practical Introduction to MATLAB: Link

Matlab Primer: Link
Literature- Gilbert Strang: Introduction to linear algebra. Wellesley-Cambridge Press

- A Practical Introduction to MATLAB: Link

- Matlab Primer: Link

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersN. Hungerbühler
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationTakes place as a written session examination simultaneously with the session examination for the course units 401-0171-00L together with 401-0172-00L.
Written aids20 pages DIN A4 (210mm x 297mm) self-authored summary; no pocket calculator.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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ProgrammeSectionType
Mechanical Engineering MasterCourse Units for Additional Admission RequirementsE-Information