MTH2025 Linear algebra (Advanced)
Faculty of Science
MTH2025 Linear algebra (Advanced) is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 14 units, leading on to 50 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTH2025
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MTH2025
14 units list MTH2025 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Enrolment rules
PROHIBITION: MTH2021
PREREQUISITE: A High Distinction in MTH1030 or ENG1005, or a Distinction in MTH1035, or by approval of the Head of School of Mathematics.
You must enrol in this unit manually via the online Enrolment Amendment form.
Overview
Vector spaces, linear transformations. Determinants, eigenvalue problems. Inner products, symmetric matrices, quadratic forms. Linear functionals and dual spaces. Matrix decompositions, least squares approximation, power method. Applications to areas such as coding, economics, networks, graph theory, geometry, dynamical systems, Markov chains, differential equations.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Continuous assessmentDemonstration50%
- Final assessment - Exam (3 hours and 10 minutes)Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply concepts related to vector spaces, including subspace, span, linear independence and basis;
- 2
Understand properties of linear transformations and identify their kernel and range;
- 3
Diagonalize real matrices by computing their eigenvalues and finding their eigenspaces;
- 4
Understand matrix decomposition techniques;
- 5
Understand concepts related to inner product spaces and apply these to problems such as least-squares data fitting;
- 6
Develop and apply tools from linear algebra to a wide variety of relevant situations;
- 7
Recognise and apply relevant numerical methods and demonstrate computational skills in linear algebra;
- 8
Present clear mathematical arguments in both written and oral forms;
- 9
Develop and present rigorous mathematical proofs.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Applied sessions22 hours
- Seminars36 hours
- Three 1-hour seminars;
- One 2-hour applied class (in weeks 2-12);
- One 1-hour workshop and
- Six hours of independent study per week.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Mathematica software
Where it fits
MTH2025 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
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Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Tim Garoni
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Tim Garoni
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTH2025?
MTH2025 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MTH2025?
MTH2025 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 14 units, including FIT2014, MTH2051, MTH2137, MTH2222, MTH2232 and MTH3110. Those lead on to 50 units in all.
When is MTH2025 offered?
In 2025, MTH2025 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does MTH2025 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include MTH2025?
MTH2025 is part of Applied mathematics; Financial and insurance mathematics; Mathematical statistics; Mathematics; and Pure mathematics.