t.BA.XXM3.LA2.19HS (Linear Algebra 2) 
Module: Linear Algebra 2
This information was generated on: 19 April 2024
No.
t.BA.XXM3.LA2.19HS
Title
Linear Algebra 2
Organised by
T IAMP
Credits
4

Description

Version: 4.0 start 01 February 2024
 

Short description

 Students are familiarised with and master the basic concepts and propositions of linear algebra and complex numbers. They can formulate simple concrete questions in the mathematical language and are able to solve these independently and present their solutions.

Module coordinator

 Landry Chantal (lany)

Learning objectives (competencies)
Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
You know complex numbers in their different forms and can visualize them. F, M K2
You can perform calculations with complex numbers. F, M K3
You understand vectors as elements of a vector space. F, M K2
You are familiar with the linear independence of vectors and can assess this using mathematical argumentation. F, M K2, K3
You understand the concepts of linear span of a set of vectors and basis of a vector space. F. M K2
You are able to determine a basis and the dimension of a vector space. F, M K3
You understand the relationship between linear transformations and the matrix calculus, and know the transformation matrix of some geometric transformations. F, M K2, K3
You understand the concepts of kernel and image of a linear transformation and are able to determine them. F, M K2, K3
You can describe the change of basis between two bases of a vector space by a transformation matrix. F, M K2, K3
You can compute the eigenvalues, eigenvectors and eigenspaces of a linear transformation. F, M K2, K3

Module contents

Complex numbers:

  • The Cartesian complex plane

  • The different complex number forms

  • Operations with complex numbers

  • The fundamental theorem of algebra

Vector spaces:

  • The n-dimensional vector space Rn and introduction to general vector spaces

  • Vector subspaces and subspace criterion

  • Linear independence of vectors

  • The linear span of a set of vectors, basis und dimension of a vector space

Linear transformations:

  • Linear transformations and matrices

  • Kernel, image and the rank-nullity theorem

  • Applications: geometric transformations and change of basis

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

  • Finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors

  • Multiplicity of eigenvalues

  • Applications: matrix diagonalization, constant-coefficient linear differential equations

Teaching materials

 Lecture notes, blackboard sketches, handout

Supplementary literature

Ruhrländer, M.: Lineare Algebra für Naturwissenschaftler und Ingenieure, Pearson Studium

Papula, L.: Mathematik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler (Bände I und II), Vieweg+Teubner, 12. Auflage

Gramlich, G.M.: Lineare Algebra: Eine Einführung, Carl Hanser Verlag

Prerequisites

 Knowledge of mathematics of the technical Berufsmatura

Teaching language

 (X) German ( ) English

Part of International Profile

 ( ) Yes (X) No

Module structure

 Type 2b
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Exams
Description Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
Graded assignments during teaching semester at least 2 assessments written Per assessment max. 45 minutes Grade 
count only with a positive contribution to the final module grade with a total of 30%
End-of-semester exam Exam written 90 min Grade Min 70%

Remarks

  

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Note

Course: Lineare Algebra 2 - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.XXM3.LA2.19HS.V
Title
Lineare Algebra 2 - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 02 August 2099.