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
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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. |
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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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Three Assignments - 30%, End-of-Semester Examination 70% |
Field of Education: | 10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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