Course syllabus for Linear algebra and geometry

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Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameLinjär algebra och geometri
  • CodeTMA660
  • Credits4.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKTFY
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyMathematics, Engineering Physics
  • DepartmentMATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 57126
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0193 Examination 4.5 c
Grading: TH
4.5 c
  • 24 Okt 2020 pm L
  • 04 Jan 2021 pm J
  • 23 Aug 2021 pm J

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Aim

The course is one element in the development of mathematical competence and knowledge of students in the Engineering physics programme.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- describe basic concepts in linear algebra and geometri

- describe connections between the various concepts

- apply the knowledge about various concepts in problem solving.

Content

Systems of linear equations, vectors, lines and planes, geometry in the plane and in space, R^n, matrices, linear mappings, determinants, complex numbers. 

Organisation

Lectures and exersice classes.

Literature

Gunnar Sparr: Linjär algebra

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to examination:
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG