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Linear Algebra

Subject
Subject code RKE087
Subject name Linear Algebra
Credit points 4 ECTS
Grading method Exam
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2012 AT
Study year 1
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Subject loads
Practice 48
General description
Concept of a determinant. Properties of determinants, calculating the value. Concept of a matrix. Matrix operations. The inverse of a square matrix. Matrix equations. Linear systems of equations. Cramer's rule. Gauss-Jordan elimination. Geometric and algebraic definition of a vector. Vector operations. Scalar quantities of a vector. The cross product of two vectors. Scalar triple product. Equation of a line. Equation of a plane. Conic sections. Circle, ellipse, hyperbola, parabola.
General aim
To give thorough knowledge about elements of linear algebra and to develop practical skills in this field.
Aim
A student after completing the course is able to calculate the value of a determinant; is able to operate with matrices, solve matrix equations; is able to solve linear systems of equations; understands the concept of a vector and uses it in various exercises; is able to compose an equation of a line and a plane; knows conic sections, is able to compose their equations and draw them.
Form description
Lectures and practical assignments in the classroom. Individual work - studying the given notes, solving exercises, preparing for tests and exam.
Literature
1. Liiva, T. (2004) Kõrgem matemaatika. Analüütiline geomeetria. Lineaaralgebra. Tallinn: Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool
2. Puusemp, P. (2000) Lineaaralgebra. Avita
3. Käerdi, H. (2005) Lineaaralgebra elemendid. 2. tr., Tallinn, Sisekaitseakadeemia
4. Zaitsev, L. (1973) Kõrgem matemaatika. Õpik tehnikumidele. 3. tr., Tallinn: Valgus
5. Paal, E. (2004) Lineaaralgebra. TTÜ Kirjastus
6. Kolde, R. (1991) Koonuselõiked. Tallinn: Valgus
7. Tiidt, U. (1999) Kõrgem matemaatika. Analüütilise geomeetria ja lineaaralgebra elemendid. Tartu, EPMÜ Matemaatika Instituut
8. Kaarli, K. (1986) Algebra praktikum. Lineaarvõrrandisüsteemid. Tartu
9. Puusemp, P. (1988) Kõrgema matemaatika ülesannete kogu I. Tallinn
10. Lõhmus, A., Petersen, I., Roos, H. (1982) Kõrgema matemaatika ülesannete kogu. Tallinn: Valgus
11. Tuulmets, L. (1978, 1985, 1980) Analüütilise geomeetria praktikum I, II, III. Tartu, TRÜ
Evaluation methods
Written tests - during the course there are several tests about elements of linear algebra and analytical geometry.
Written exam - the course ends with an written exam.
Replacement Subjects
RKE015 Linear Algebra
Current rounds
None
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