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MA1201 - Linear Algebra and Geometry

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Semesterprøve 20/100
Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 4 timer

Course content

Topics included are: Basic logic and method of proofs, systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, vectors in 2-space and 3-space (scalar and cross products), R^n, matrices, determinants (Cramer's rule, determinants as area and volume), rank and dimension of space of solutions, linear transformations and their geometric properties in R^2, associated matrices for R^2 and R^3, some theory on eigenvalues for matrices, diagonal matrices, conic sections, numerial aspects (Gauss-Seidel),
complex numbers.

Learning outcome

The aim of the course is to introduce basic concepts of linear algebra, and also to expose the students to proofstructures.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compulsory exercises and mid-semester examination.
Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade awarded in the course. This portfolio comprises a written final examination 80% and the semester assignment 20%. The mid-semester examination only counts if it has a positive effect on the total assessment. The results for the constituent parts are to be given in %-points, while the grade for the whole portfolio (course grade) is given by the letter grading system.


Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MA0003 1.5
MA6201 7.5
MNFMA108 7.5
TMA4110 3.0
TMA4110 7.5
TMA4115 7.5
TMA4115 3.0
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2010

Language of instruction: -

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Subject area(s)
  • Mathematics
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 2010-12-01 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Semesterprøve 20/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 2011-05-21 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Semesterprøve 20/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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