University of Technology Sydney

68105 Algebra

6cp; 2 hpw (online activities in Canvas), 2hpw (tutorial, online via Zoom), 2-3hpw (written homework and assessments)
Requisite(s): 68102 Mathematics for Secondary Education Foundations
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 37233 Linear Algebra

Description

In this subject, students develop an understanding of the theory of linear algebra, applications of linear algebra, and some of the main computational techniques used in these applications. Topics include systems of linear equations (LU factorisation and iterative methods); vector spaces; inner product spaces; Gram-Schmidt orthogonalisation, QR decomposition; approximation theory: least squares and orthogonal polynomials; the eigenvalue problem; singular value decomposition and applications.

Typical availability

Autumn session, City campus


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