MI1036 ALGEBRA

Version: 2023.1.0
Objective: This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge of set theory, complex
numbers and linear algebra.
Contents: Sets. Mappings. Complex numbers. Matrices. Determinants. Systems of linear
equations. Vector spaces. Linear maps. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Euclidean spaces.
Quadratic curves and quadric surfaces.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Course title: Algebra
Course ID: MI1036
Course Units: 4 (3-2-0-6)
- Lecture: 45 hours
- Exercises: 30 hours
Previous module:
Prerequisites:
Companion module: None

2. DESCRIPTION
This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge of set theory, complex numbers
and linear algebra. Topics includes sets, mappings, complex numbers, matrices, determinants,
systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear maps, eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
Euclidean spaces, quadratic curves and quadric surfaces.

3. OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Students who complete this module should have the abilities to:
Outcome
standards
Objectives Objectives description/Expected Outcomes allocated for
modules/ Levels
(I/T/U)
[1] [2] [3]
M1 Understand and can present concepts of linear algebra
which, from a modern point of view, are most
important in connection with practical problems
M1.1 Students understand and can present of matrices and I/T
linear systems of equations, linear transformations and
eigenvalue problems, as they arise, for instance, from
electrical networks, frameworks in mechanics, processes
in statistics, systems of differential equations and so on.
M1.2 Students are capable to think mathematically and T/U
recognize the need for applying mathematical methods to
engineering problems.
M2 Positive working attitude and skills
 Outcome
standards
Objectives Objectives description/Expected Outcomes allocated for
modules/ Levels
(I/T/U)
M2.1 Ability to analyze and solve problems independently T/U
M2.2 Ability to use algebra solving simple realistic problems I/T/U
through obsevation
M2.3 Critical thinking, collaboration and teamwork I/T

4. COURSE MATERIALS
Textbooks
[1] Nguyen Thieu Huy, Lecture on Algebra, weblink:https://sami.hust.edu.vn/hoc-
tap/wp-content/uploads/lecture_on_algebra-2.pdf.

References
[1] S. Axler (2015), Linear Algebra Done Right, 3rd edition. Springer.
[2] E.H. Connell (2001), Elements of abstract and linear algebra,
http://www.math.miami.edu/_ec/book/
[3] S. Lipschutz (1991), Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Linear Algebra,
(Schaum,1991). McGraw-hill, New York.
[4] Gilbert Strang (2016), Introduction to Linear Algebra, 5th edition. Wellesley-
Cambridge Press.

5. EVALUATION
Components Evaluation method Description Rated Proportion
outcome
standards
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
A1. A1.1. Learning attitude Attendance 20%
Attendance check
mark

A2.1. Midterm exam 1 (KT1 points Multiple- M1.1 30%

A2. Process on the 15-point scale) choice M1.2 M2.1
mark (*)
(Contents: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2) M2.2 M2.3
A2.2. Midterm exam 2 (KT2 points
on the 15-point scale)
(Contents: Chapter 3 and Section 4.1
of Chapter 4)
A3. Final A3.1. Thi cuối kì (Final exam) Essay M1.1 M1.2 50%
exam mark M2.1 M2.2
M2.3
(*) The process mark is one third of the sum of the two midterm exams’ marks. The process
mark is adjusted by adding points for the performance of students during the course. These
points vary from -1 to +1 according to the Regulations of Higher Education of Hanoi
University of Science and Technology.

6. COURSE PLAN
Objecti
Week Topics Activities Exercises
ve
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
1 Introduction M1.1 Lecturer: A1.1
- Lecturer M1.2 - Self- A2.1
- Topics related to the course M2.1 introduction, A3.1
- Teaching and assessment methods M2.3 - Introduce
teaching and
Chapter 1: Sets, mappings and
assessment
complex numbers
methods,
1.1. Sets and set operations
- Discussion,
- Notations, subset
-Q&A
- Intersection, union, complement
Students:
1.2. Mappings
- Preparation
- Definition for the next
- Properties: injective, surjective, lecture
bijective mappings - Do exercises
- Image, inverse images (classroom and
- Composition of mappings, inverse homework)
of a bijective mapping
2 1.3. Algebraic structures M1.1 Lecturer: A1.1
- Binary operations M1.2 - Teaching, A2.1
- Concepts and examples of groups, M2.1 - Discussion, A3.1
rings, fields. M2.2 -Q&A
1.4. Field of complex numbers M2.3 Students:
- Addition, multiplication - Preparation
- Trigonometric form for the next
- nth root, exponentiation lecture
- Do exercises
3 Chapter 2: Matrices, linear systems of A1.1
equations (classroom and
A2.1
homework)
2.1. Basic concepts of matrices A3.1
- Definitions
- Some types of matrices
4 2.2. Matrix operations A1.1
- Addition A2.1
- Scalar multiplication A3.1
- Matrix multiplication
- Matrix transposition
5 2.3. Linear systems of equations A1.1
A2.2
 Objecti
Week Topics Activities Exercises
ve
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
- Gauss elimination A3.1
- Application to electrical networks
Chapter 3: Vector spaces, rank and
inverse of matrices
3.1. Definition and examples
- Vector spaces
6 - Subspaces A1.2
3.2. Dimension and Coordinate A2.2
- Linear independence A3.1
- Bases
- Coordinates
- Dimension
- Change of basis
7 3.3. Rank A1.2
- Rank of a vector system A2.2
- Rank of a matrix A3.1

8 3.4. Linear systems of equations revisited A1.2

- General properties of solutions A2.2
3.5. Inverse and determinant of a matrix A3.1
- Inverse of a matrix
- Determinant of a matrix
9 Mid-term break
10 - Rank in terms of determinants, M1.1 Lecturer: A1.2
Cramer’s rule - Introduction A2.2
M1.2
Chapter 4: Linear mappings (maps) - Teaching,
M2.1 A3.1
- Discussion,
4.1. Linear mappings M2.2 -Q&A
- Definitions and examples Students:
M2.3
- Matrix of a linear mapping - Preparation
- Kernel, range and rank of a linear for the next
mapping lecture
- Do exercises
11 4.2. Isomorphic spaces A1.1
(classroom and
4.3. Linear operators (transformations, homework) A3.1
endomorphism)
- Matrix of a linear operator
- Change of basis
12 - Similarity A1.1
Chapter 5: Eigenvalues and A3.1
eigenvectors
 Objecti
Week Topics Activities Exercises
ve
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
5.1. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
- Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a
matrix
- Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of
linear transformations
13 5.2. An application of eigenvalue A1.1
problems A3.1
- stretching of an elastic membrane
5.3. Properties of eigenvectors
- Characteristic equations
- Diagonalization of a matrix
14 Chapter 6: Euclidean spaces, A1.1
orthogonality A3.1
6.1. Inner products
- Length and orthogonality
- Euclidean spaces
6.2. Orthogonality
- Orthogonal sets
- Orthogonal projections
- Orthonormal bases
- Gram-Schmidt process
15 6.3. Least square approximations A1.1
6.4. Orthogonal diagonalization A3.1
- Orthogonal matrices
- Orthogonal diagonalization of a
symmetric matrix
16 6.5. Quadratic forms A1.1
- Matrix of a quadratic form A3.1
- Reduction of quadratic forms to
canonical forms
- Quadratic curves and quadric
surfaces

7. RULES OF THE MODULE

8. DATE OF APPROVAL: …………………..

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