Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will have an understanding of the theory and practical aspects of elementary linear algebra.
Synopsis 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 Examination (1.5 hours): 80% + Tests and assignments during the semester: 20%