Algebra and Vector Geometry
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1MA008
- Code
- 1MA008
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Mathematics G1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 11 April 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Mathematics
Entry requirements
General entry requirements and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Physics B, Chemistry A, Mathematics D
Content
Elementary functions: polynomials, power, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Rules for powers and logarithms, trigonometric formulas. The solving of simple algebraic equations.
Complex numbers, real and imaginary part, polar form, geometric interpretation. Second degree equations and binomial equations with complex coefficients.
Vectors in the plane and in the space, vector algebra, scalar product and vector product. Lines and planes. Distance computations.
Systems of linear equation: Gaussian elimination, the coefficient matrix and the total matrix.
Matrices: matrix algebra, the inverse. Determinants of order two and three. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Instruction
Lectures and problem solving sessions.
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course (1 credit) and assignments during the course (1 credit)..