MATH30030 Advanced Linear Algebra

Academic Year 2022/2023

In this module we introduce and develop some of the more advanced ideas in Linear Algebra. A sample of topics covered are: review of polynomials, endomorphism algebras, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix algebras, direct sums of subspaces, the primary decomposition theorem, reduction to triangular form, reduction to Jordan form, dual spaces, special topics (time permitting: tensor products, adjoints, bilinear forms).

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student is expected to:- demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical aspects covered in this module;- be able to carry out any computations involving the objects described in this module (such as finding the characteristic and minimal polynomials of an endomorphism, determining if a given endomorphism is diagonalizable, reducing a matrix to triangular form, reducing a matrix to Jordan normal form, for example).

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Tutorial

6
Specified Learning Activities

36
Autonomous Student Learning

34
Total

94
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Problem-based learning via lectures, tutorials, a midterm and a final exam. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Class tests/Homework (2 x 20% each) Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

40
Examination: Final Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

60

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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