Linear Algebra (Math3043) Course Outline
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College of Natural and computational sciences
Mathematics department
Linear Algebra Course outline
I. Course Information
Course title: Linear Algebra Course Code: Math 3043
Credit hours: 3 hrs Contact hrs: 4 hrs (3hr lecture + 1hr
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics for tutorial)
Natural Science Semester: I Year: III
Academic Year: Offering Department: Mathematics
College/Faculty/Institute: Enrollment: Regular
Program: Undergraduate Course Status: Supportive
Instructor: Wakuma Masresha Address: Block No. ____Room No.
II. Course description
Linear Algebra the course includes:- Matrices, Determinants, Vectors, Vector Spaces,
Linear Transformation, Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors.
Rationale
The aim of this course is to lay down a strong foundation for advanced studies in
linear algebra and related courses. Linear algebra is useful in studies of many applied
sciences. Most disciplines like Mathematics (mathematical modeling & mathematical
solutions), Engineering, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics and Statistical Analysis … etc,
use Numerical Methods.
On the other hand, one of the basic prerequisite courses for Numerical Methods is
Linear Algebra. So, one has to start with elementary and basic concepts of linear
algebra.
Course Objective
This course is intended to:-
• Understand matrices, vectors and vector spaces,
• Understand basic properties and operations on matrices,
• Relate vector space and Linear Transformation
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students are expected to:
Analyze matrix and related problems
Develop techniques of solving system of linear equations
Analyze vector related problem in real space
Define vector spaces
Construct vector spaces
Design matrix representation of linear transform
Find the image, Kernel, rank and Nullity of linear transformation
Determine the eigen values and eigenvectors of a matrix
III. Instructional method and strategies
a. Teacher’s activities
Interactive lecture methods and inquiry based learning following group work and
mastery of problem solving skills. Gap lectures using illustration diagrams, models
and simulations.
b. Students’ activities
Active involvement of learners is required at each phase. This is done through
questioning and answering, reflection, reporting, thought imaginative thinking and
solving problems associated with the respective topics.
IV. Assessment strategies
Basically continuous assessment is practiced. However, the essence of continuous
assessment is implemented in a way that can address both assessment for learning and
assessment of learning. Assessment for learning is practiced at each phase of teaching
and learning process to improve student progress to the desired level of interest
through couching, questioning and answering, interviews assignment etc., while no
mark is assigned for. On the other hand, assessment of learning is also administered
framing on the following parameters.
Note The continuous assessment method comprises of various modalities as follows:
• Group /individual assignment ……………….……………………………… 5 – 15%
• Quiz ……………………………………….................................................... 5 - 10%
• Project work ………………………………………………………………….5 – 10%
• Classwork ……………………………………………………………………0 – 10%
• Mid exam ……………………………......................................................…. 20 - 25%
• Final exam …………………………..............................................................40 - 50%
All the aforementioned assessment modalities will conditionally be implemented.
However, at least two quizzes, two assignments, one mid exam and final exam are
mandatory for the completion of the course assessment.
V. Course Contents
1. Matrix
1.1. Definition & Types of Matrices
1.2. Operation on Matrices
1.3. Transpose of a matrix
1.4. Elementary row operations and echelon forms
1.5. Rank of a Matrix
1.6. Inverse of a Matrix
2. Determinants
2.1. Definition of Determinants by cofactor expansion
2.2. Properties of Determinants
2.3. Adjoint and inverse of a Matrix using determinants
2.4. System of Linear equations
2.4.1. Gauss and Gauss Jordan elimination Method
2.4.2. Cramer’s rule
3. Vectors
3.1. Vectors in ℝ�
3.2. Vector addition & Scalar multiplications
3.3. Scalar product & Norm of a vector; Unit Vector
3.4. Angle b/n two vectors; Parallel & orthogonal vectors; Direction cosines
3.5. Orthogonal Projections and Resolution of vectors
3.6. Cross product and Triple products
3.7. Lines in space; Different forms of equations of a line;
Distance from a point to a line
3.8. Planes in space
4. Vector Spaces
4.1. Definition and Examples
4.2. Subspaces
4.3. Linear combination and Span
4.4. Linear dependence and independence of vectors
4.5. Basis and Dimension of a vector Space
4.6. Sum & Direct sum
5. Linear Transformation
5.1. Definition and examples of Linear Transformation
5.2. Matrix representation of linear Transformation
5.3. Kernel and Image; The rank- Nullity Theorem
5.4. Injective, Surjective, and Bijective linear transformation
6. Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors of a Matrix
6.1. Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors of a Matrix
6.2. Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors of a linear transformation
VI. Text book and references
Textbooks
1. Howard Anton; Elementary Linear Algebra.
2. Seymour Lipschutz; Theory and Problems of Linear Algebra (Schaum’s outline
series Mc-GrawHill 1987)
Reference
1. Serge Lang; Introduction to Linear Algebra.
2. Robert Ellis; Calculus with analytic geometry (5thed).
3. Franz E. Hohn; Elementary Matrix Algebra
4. Leslie Hogben; Elementary Linear Algebra
