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MAT 104 - Linear Algebra

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Software Engineering (English 30%) · Undergraduate

ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sümeyra BEDİR
Prerequisites: MAT 115 - Mathematics I

Course Objective

Learning of the linear system, determinants, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, vector spaces and linear operators theory.

Course Content

Covers systems of linear equation, algebra of matrices, linear transformations, determinants, vector spaces, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization and orthogonality, special matrices and applications.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the structure of systems of linear equations and classify them.
  2. Find solutions of systems of linear equations using Gauss and Gauss-Jordan elimination methods.
  3. Identify algebraic properties of matrices.
  4. Classify matrices with respect to echelon forms.
  5. Apply matrix operations (addition, scalar multiplication, multiplication)
  6. Check invertibility of a matrix and find its inverse using different methods such as elementary matrices and adjoints.
  7. Relate properties of systems of linear equations with properties of their coefficient matrices
  8. Use elementary matrices and elementary row operations in identifying matrices and solving systems of linear equations.
  9. Express possible factorizations of square matrices.
  10. Understand the concept of determinants, know the properties of determinants, and apply them in problem-solving.
  11. Solve n-dimensional linear systems using the determinant (Cramer’s) method
  12. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of vector spaces and subspaces.
  13. Examine linear independence and spanning properties of a set of vectors in a vector space.
  14. Find bases for vector spaces and subspaces.
  15. Find bases for column, row and null spaces of a given matrix, find the rank and nullity.
  16. Define linear transformations and examine their properties.
  17. Find eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a square matrix.
  18. Check diagonalizability of a square matrix and apply diagonalization when it is possible.
  19. Apply vector operations in Real Vector Spaces
  20. Use Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process to orthogonalize/orthonormalize any given basis.

Core Area Distribution

(46) Mathematics and Statistics%80 (52) Engineering and Engineering Trades%20

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionSelf studyProblem Solving

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16348
Out of Class Study Period16116
Midterm236
Quiz919
Assignment5315
Practice000
Final133

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Matrix Notion and Matrix algebraBasic algebra operations
2The transpose of a matrix, augmented matrix and inversionPrevious lecture
3Determinant of a matrix and properties of determinantPrevious lectures
4Linear systems and properties. Solution techniques to solve system of linear equationsPrevious lectures
5A vector notion, properties and vector algebra. Vectors in plane and space.Previous lectures
6Düzlemde, uzayda doğru denklemi ve uzayda düzlem denklemi. Vektör uzayı kavramı ve özellikleri.
7Standart vektör uzayları .Alt vektör uzayları, alt uzayların boyutları
8Ara SınavAra Sınav
9Vektörlerin Lineer bağımlılığı ve bağımsızlığı.
10Bazların değişimi .Alt vektör uzaylarının doğrudan toplamı.
11İç çarpım, iç çarpım uzayı.
12Ortogonallik , Gram-Schmidt ortogonalleme işlemi.
13Vektör uzaylarında Lineer dönüşümler.
14Vektör uzaylarında lineer dönüşümlerin sınıflandırılması.
15Lineer dönüşümlerin matrislerle gösterilmesi.
16Final SınavıFinal Sınavı