Undergraduate Course: Applicable Mathematics 3 (Phys Sci) (MATH08015)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
Mathematics for Physical Science & Engineering |
| Course website |
http://student.maths.ed.ac.uk
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Linear algebraic equations. Matrix algebra, transpose and inverse, LU decomposition. Determinants, with applications. Vector spaces, linear independence basis and dimension. Change of basis, linear transformations. Scalar products, orthogonality, inner product spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 0 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Tutorials: M at 1000, 1110 and 1210 (shared with MAT-2-mm3) |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | nil. No YAF. | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. An understanding of how to do basic linear algebra on matrices
2. An understanding of the concept of a vector space as a generalisation of the idea of a vector
3. Ability to calculate eigenvalues and eigenvectors and understand their significance
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Assessment Information
| Coursework: 15%; Degree Examination: 85%; 40% required to pass each component. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
am3 |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Joan Simon Soler
Tel: (0131 6)50 8571
Email: J.Simon@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Karen Downie
Tel: (0131 6)50 5793
Email: K.Downie@ed.ac.uk |
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