MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
Faculty of Science
MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 12 units, leading on to 60 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTH2021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MTH2021
12 units list MTH2021 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Overview
Vector spaces, linear transformations. Determinants, eigenvalue problems, matrix decompositions. Inner products, least squares approximation. Applications to areas such as coding, economics, graph theory, Markov chains, differential equations
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply basic concepts related to vector spaces, including subspace, span, linear independence and basis;
- 2
Understand basic properties of linear transformations and identify their kernel and range;
- 3
Diagonalize real matrices by computing their eigenvalues and finding their eigenspaces;
- 4
Understand basic concepts related to inner product spaces and apply these to problems such as least-squares data fitting;
- 5
Apply tools from linear algebra in a wide variety of relevant situations;
- 6
Recognise and apply relevant numerical methods and demonstrate computational skills in linear algebra;
- 7
Present clear mathematical arguments in both written and oral forms.
Workload and teaching
Three 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour applied class per week
Where it fits
MTH2021 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Tim Garoni
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Tim Garoni
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTH2021?
MTH2021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MTH2021?
MTH2021 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 12 units, including MEC3453, MEC3457, MTH2051, MTH2222, MTH2232 and MTH3051. Those lead on to 60 units in all.
When is MTH2021 offered?
In 2020, MTH2021 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include MTH2021?
MTH2021 is part of Applied mathematics; Financial and insurance mathematics; Mathematical statistics; Mathematics; and Pure mathematics.