Course - Linear Algebra and Geometry - MA1201
MA1201 - Linear Algebra and Geometry
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course takes up basics of logic and set theory, methods of proof, and complex numbers. We solve linear equations using Gaussian elimination, and learn to write equations with vectors and matrices, and to interpret row operations as multiplication with elementary matrices. We discuss matrix calculus in general, including finding the inverse of a matrix arithmetic rules inverses, transposed, and the like. Geometrically we begin studying properties of vectors in the plane and space (including dot product, cross product). From there, we develop the concepts of subspaces, basis, dimension, and abstract vector spaces. Special emphasis is placed on the vector spaces attached a matrix (null space, column space, row space) and the rank-nullity theorem. We consider linear maps, both geometrically and algebraically, and show how the matrices describing a linear map changes when changing the bases. Determinants are introduced, both as a criterion for when matrices are invertible, and in dimension 2 and 3 as area and volume. We show Cramer's rule. Eigenvalues and vectors are introduced. It is proven that a matrix is diagonalisable if and only if there exists a basis consisting of eigenvectors. We show that real symmetric matrices always are orthogonally diagonalizable, and uses this in the principal axis transformation to investigate / classify conic sections.
Learning outcome
1. Knowledge. The student knows the basic concepts and methods in linear algebra, including vector spaces, subspaces, basis, dimension. Moreover, students know linear maps, both algebraically / in matrix form (including solution of linear systems of equations) and geometrically (including eigenvalues and eigenvectors). 2. Skills. The student is able to recognize linear problems and formulate them using linear equations and solve them using matrices and Gaussian elimination. The student is able to work with linear maps using matrices, including on geometric problems. In particular, the student is able to study conic sections using principal axis transformations. The student is able to give elementary mathematical proofs and do calculations using complex numbers.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The re-sit examination may be given as an oral examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is based on Mathematics R2 or 3MX from high school or equivalent.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNFMA108 | 7.5 | ||
| MA6201 | 7.5 | ||
| TMA4110 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2009 | |
| TMA4115 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2009 | |
| MA0003 | 1.5 | AUTUMN 2009 | |
| TMA4101 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| TMA4106 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2020 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Mathematics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2023-11-28 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL319 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 64 SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 13 SL123 Sluppenvegen 14 0 SL318 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL121 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 4 SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 5 SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 80 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D 2024-08-16 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL323 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL121 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 17 SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 2
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"