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Unit Summary

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit

Credit points

12

AQF level

7

Level of learning

Intermediate

Former School/College

Former School of Education

Pre-requisites

have completed MAT71215 - Introductory Algebra and Calculus OR MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics OR be admitted to 3507285 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering OR 3507328 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering

Unit aim

Introduces students to the theory, techniques and applications of linear algebra. Topics include matrices and determinants, vectors, vector and inner product spaces, linear transformations.

Unit content

Topics 1 and 2: Matrices and determinants - Matrix definitions and operations - Inverse matrices - Determinants, evaluation and properties - Diagonal, triangular and symmetric matrices.

Topics 3 and 4: Vectors - Definitions - Basic operations and algebra of vectors.

Topics 5 to 8: Vector spaces Euclidean and general vector spaces and subspaces - Linear independence - Basis and dimension - Linear transformations.

Topic 9: Inner product spaces - Inner product - Orthonormal bases.

Topic 10: Eigenvalues and eigenvectors - Eigenvalues and eigenvectors - Diagonalisation and orthogonal diagonalisation.

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

GA1: , GA2: , GA3: , GA4: , GA5: , GA6: , GA7:
On completion of this unit, students should be able to: GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts of linear algebra
2 demonstrate a proficiency in applying techniques from linear algebra
3 apply appropriate techniques from linear algebra to 'real world' problems
4 communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts of linear algebra
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  2. demonstrate a proficiency in applying techniques from linear algebra
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  3. apply appropriate techniques from linear algebra to 'real world' problems
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  4. communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality.
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA6:

Prescribed texts

  • Anton, H & Rorres, C, 2011, Elementary linear algebra with applications, 10th edn, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.

  • Anton, H & Rorres, C, 2011, Elementary linear algebra with applications, 10th edn, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.
Prescribed texts may change in future teaching periods.