Applicable Mathematics 3 (Phys Sci) (U01683)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : MAT-2-am3

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.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : MAT-1-am2 or concurrent attendance at MAT-2-am2A

? Prohibited combinations : MAT-2-mi3, MAT-2-am3I, MAT-2-LiA

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Mathematics for Physical Science & Engineering, (School of Mathematics, Schedule P)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2007	12:10	13:10	Lecture Theatre B, JCMB	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	12:10	13:00	KB
Lecture	Friday	12:10	13:00	KB

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials: M at 1000, 1110 and 1210 (shared with MAT-2-mm3)

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