Linear Algebra (MAT110)
The course gives an introduction to linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, diagonalization problem.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
MAT110
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Time table
Admission requirements
Science and mathematics qualification (REALFA) / Higher engineering education (HING)
Content
The course gives an introduction to linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, diagonalization problems, and elementary solution methods through programming.
Learning outcome
By the end of this course a successful student should be able to:
- Be familiar with some of the techniques and ideas in linear algebra.
- Be able to deal with systems of linear equations. Understand the connection both between the set of solutions and vector spaces, and between linear systems and linear transformations.
- Understand the use of orthogonality and manage to construct orthogonal basis for certain vector spaces.
- Be able to deal with the diagonalizationproblem.
- Be able to solve elementary linear problems using a programming language such as Python.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed |
Written exam is with pen and paper
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Martin Gunnar GulbrandsenHead of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadHead of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadMethod of work
6 hours lectures and problem solving per week.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Mathematics 6 - Linear Algebra (ÅMA140_1) | 10 |
| Mathematical methods 2B (TE0550_1) | 5 |
| Linear algebra with applications (MPT100_1) | 3 |
| Mathematical methods 2b (ÅMA270_1) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (ÅMA260_1) | 5 |
| Mathematical methods 2 (TE0561_A) | 5 |
| Mathematical methods 2B (TE0550_A) | 5 |
| Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200_1) | 5 |
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Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.