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Valid for year : 2004
 
TAIU05 Linear Algebra, 6 ECTS credits.
/Linjär algebra/

For:   DI   EI   KBI   MI  


OBS!

TATM31 is an alternative course for KBI.

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 62
Rec. self-study hours: 98

  Area of Education: Science

Subject area: Mathematics

  Advancement level (A-D): B

Aim:
- To get acquainted with the matematical concepts and methods used in scientific and engineering subjects. - Obtain a high ability to follow and perform mathematical and logical reasoning. - Obtain the calculating and problem solving skills necessary for continued science and engineering studies.

Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Lycée mathematics (natural sciences or technical lines).

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Organisation:
Lectures and tutorials.

Course contents:
Systems of linear equations. Matrices and inverses. Geometrical vectors. Scalar product. Vector product and orientation. Determinants. Lines and planes. Method of least squares. Change of basis. Linear mappings and their matrices. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. The spectral theorem. Systems of differential equations.

Course literature:
Tengstrand, A: Lineär algebra med vektorgeometri. Studentlitteratur.

Examination:
Written examination
4 p
 



Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: MAI.
Director of Studies: Arne Enqvist
Examiner: Fredrik Andersson
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Last updated: 10/25/2003