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Sma 203 Course Outline

The document outlines the course SMA203: Linear Algebra II for Semester II 2022/2023 at Kenyatta University, detailing its purpose, expected learning outcomes, course content, assessment methods, and core reading materials. The course aims to teach concepts related to matrix representation of linear mappings and includes topics such as determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and diagonalization. Instruction will be delivered through lectures, tutorials, and problem-solving exercises, with assessments comprising continuous tests and a final exam.

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Sma 203 Course Outline

The document outlines the course SMA203: Linear Algebra II for Semester II 2022/2023 at Kenyatta University, detailing its purpose, expected learning outcomes, course content, assessment methods, and core reading materials. The course aims to teach concepts related to matrix representation of linear mappings and includes topics such as determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and diagonalization. Instruction will be delivered through lectures, tutorials, and problem-solving exercises, with assessments comprising continuous tests and a final exam.

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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY Ref.: KU/ACAD/SOP/8.

5-3

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM


Ver.: 1.0

SMA203: Linear Algebra II


Title: Date: 6/9/2019
Course Outline

SEMESTER II 2022/2023

3 Credit Hours

Pre-requisite
SMA 202: Linear Algebra I

Purpose of the Course


To equip the learner with the concepts of matrix representation of linear mappings and their
applications.

Expected Learning Outcomes


By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
1. Use cofactor expansion and Gaussian elimination methods to compute determinant of matrices
of order 4x4 and higher order.
2. Establish whether or not a given transformation is linear.
3. Represent linear operators and general linear mappings using matrices.
4. Use eigenvalues and eigenvectors to determine whether a given matrix is diagonalizable or not.
5. Compute the characteristic and minimal polynomials of matrices.

Course Content (Revised)


Determinants of general matrices and their properties. Gram-schimdt orthogonalization process.
Linear transformation: definition, kernel, image, rank and nullity. Matrix representation, change of
basis. Similar matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Diagonalization of matrices. Characteristic and
minimal polynomial, Cayley Hamilton Theorem.

Mode of Delivery
Class lectures, tutorials, discussions, problem solving, exercises.

Instructional Materials
Whiteboard/chalkboard, overhead projector, smart board.

Course Assessment
Continuous assessment tests: 30%
Final examination: 70%

Core Reading Materials


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1. Hoffman, K. and Kunze, R. (1971). Linear Algebra (2nd Edition) by Hoffman and Kunze, Pearson
Publishers.
2. Seymour L. and Marc L.(2012). Schaum’s Outline Series of Linear Algebra (5th Edition),
MacGraw-Hill Publishers.
3. Fraleigh, B. and Beauregard, R. (1994). Linear Algebra (3rd Edition), Pearson Publishers.
4. Sharma, J. and Vasishtha, R. (1982). Linear Algebra (2nd Edition), Krishna Prakashan Media.

TEACHING SCHEDULE

Week Content

1 Determinants of general matrices and their properties

2 Properties of determinants of matrices

3 Gram-schimdt orthogonalization process

4 Linear transformation: definition,.

5 kernel, image, rank and nullity

6 Matrix representation

7 Change of basis

8 Similar matrices

CAT I

9 Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

10 Diagonalization of matrices

11 Characteristic and minimal polynomial

12 Cayley Hamilton Theorem

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