Matrix algebra

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC23CK70011
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mikkonen, Pasi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KOTU-2013KOTU   3 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
KOTU-2014KOTU   3 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
KOTU-2015AUTO   3 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
KOTU-2015KOTU   3 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
KOTU-2016AUTO   3 autumn   3.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  
KOTU-2016KOTU   3 autumn   3.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will possess basic knowledge of matrices and matrix algebra needed in the courses Finite-element Methods, Mechanics of Vibrations and Simulation of Machines.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 48 h
- of which autonomous studies: 32 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Definitions, transposing, determinants, inverse of a matrix
- Solving a linear system of equations
- Gauss elimination method
- Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
- Diagonalisation
- Use of mathematics software

Recommended or Required Reading

Lecture material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises and independent study

Assessment Criteria

excellent (5): student understands and can use the methods of matrix algera excellently
good (3-4): student understands and can use the methods of matrix algera well
satisfactory (1-2): student knows the basics of matrix algebra

Assessment Methods

Written examination, exercises

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