Linear Algebra

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Linear Algebra (MTH207)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Science and Technology

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Science and Technology

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Synopsis

MTH207 introduces essentials of linear algebra and shows the relationships between them. As linear algebra uses linear transformations to study systems of linear equations, students should have a sound knowledge of mathematics, as developed in Further Discrete Mathematics and Further Calculus and Algebra.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Evaluate determinants by row or column expansions.
List and use properties of determinants.
Define systems of linear equations and the nature of their solutions.
Solve linear systems by Gaussian Elimination and Gauss-Jordon methods.
Define and list properties of Linear Transformations.
Perform matrix algebra.
Define general vector space V.
Define basis and dimension of V.
Find row space, Column space and Null space of an m x n matrix.
Find rank and nullity of a matrix.
Orthogonality.
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.

Learning Outcome

Show how to prove a mathematical statement in linear algebra.
Calculate the determinant, eigenvalues and/or eigenvectors of a square matrix.
Determine whether given subsets are linearly independent or are spanning sets of given subspaces.
Compute row echelon form, row space, column space, null space or rank of a given matrix.
Apply the Gram-Schmidt process to obtain an orthonormal basis for a given inner product space.
Solve system of linear equations.