Linear mathematics
4 points * First/Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: Any one of MAT1011, MAT1051, MAT1130, MAT1062
Gaussian elimination: LU factorisation. Vector spaces: linear independence, basis, dimension. Linear transformation. Inner product: orthogonality, Gram-Schmidt procedure. Determinants. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Differential equations. Quadratic forms. Use of a computer algebra package.
Assessment
Examinations (1.5 hours): 80% * Tests and assignments during the semester: 20%
Prescribed texts
Nicholson W K Elementary linear algebra with applications 3rd edn, PWS-Kent, 1994