12709 (v.2) Mathematics 277

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Area:	Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7161 (v.5) Mathematics 172 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Vector spaces. Orthogonal projections. Linear transformations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Matrices and complex scalars. Quadratic forms. Jordan block and form. System of linear differential equations. Solution of first order system. Phase analysis and stability. Second order and non-linear systems.
Unit Outcomes:	To gain a sound understanding of the theory, techniques and applications of linear algebra.
Unit Texts:	Fraleigh & Beauregard, 1995 "Linear Algebra", 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Three Assignments - 30%, End-of-Semester Examination 70%
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y