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MATH10200

Academic Year 2024/2025

Matrix Algebra (MATH10200)

Subject:
Mathematics
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Eimear Byrne
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is an introductory module in matrix algebra designed for computer science students. A course outline is as follows: Systems of linear equations (solving systems of linear equations, in/consistent solutions, solution sets), Matrix Operations (addition and multiplication of matrices, properties of matrix operations (assoc., dist. Laws etc), transpose, trace, inverse, determinant, partitioned matrices), and applications. Students may be introduced to a mathematics software system.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students will be able to solve systems of linear equations and be able to apply this technique in a variety of ways. In addition students will be fully competent in basic matrix algebra. At the end of this module students will met several applications of matrices.

Indicative Module Content:

matrix arithmetic: addition, multiplication, transpose
systems of linear equations: solving SLEs, gaussian elimination, Gauss-Jordan algorithm, applications of SLEs
square matrices: computing determinants, invertibility, computing inverses, properties of determinants
further SLEs: consistency theorems, applications

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Lectures

24
Tutorial

11
Total

105

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures, tutorials, enquiry and problem-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

This is a first course in matrix algebra. Students taking this course should have not already successfully completed a course in linear algebra or matrix algebra at any level.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MATH10030 - Maths for Business, MATH10090 - Matrices & Vectors, MATH10120 - Linear Algebra Apps to Econ, MATH10280 - Linear Algebra in the Phys.Sci, MATH10290 - Linear Algebra for Science, MATH10340 - Linear Algebra 1 (MPS), MST10030 - Linear Algebra I

Additional Information:
This is a first course in matrix algebra. Students registered to this course should have not already successfully completed a module in linear algebra or matrix theory.


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): written exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: weekly quiz Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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