37233 Linear Algebra

6cp; 2hpw (interactive learning activity on campus), 2hpw (workshops, on campus); forms of attendance in this subject may change to enable social distancing and reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19 in our community. Consequently, the Subject Outline information for this subject may change. Details of the changes are to be published in an Addendum to the Subject Outline, available through LMS (Canvas).
Requisite(s): 35101 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems OR 37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems OR 33230 Mathematics 2 OR 33290 Statistics and Mathematics for Science
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 35212 Computational 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; linear spaces; basis and coordinate systems; linear transoformations; scalar product and orthogonality; Gram-Schmidt orthogonalisation, QR decomposition; least squares solutions; diagonalisation; singular value decomposition; and quadratic forms.

Typical availability

Autumn session, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.