James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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MA2210 - Linear Algebra
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | MA1003 |
| Administered by: | 2255 |
Subject Description
- This subject provides an important foundation in Linear Algebra necessary for further studies in mathematics, data science and engineering. Topics include: properties of matrices, determinants and matrix transformations, the four fundamental subspaces and Singular Value Decomposition, systems of equations, solutions to eigenvalue/eigenvector problems, and continuous and discrete least squares approximations for functions and data sets. Also, the benefits and limitations of numerical solutions to problems in Linear Algebra are examined. Application of solution methods are carried out by hand and using computer software such as MATLAB.
Learning Outcomes
- explain the mathematical concepts, fundamental theorems and definitions of Linear Algebra and their application
- describe the properties of matrices and their use in Linear Algebra
- derive and apply solution methods to common Linear Algebra problems
- implement solutions to Numerical Linear Algebra problems using MATLAB
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Log/logbook - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (20%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Assumed Knowledge: It is recommended students have completed MA2000
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal Not expected to be available after this year. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Jenny Tran |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal Not expected to be available after this year. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 01 Dec 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Jenny Tran |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Sophie Raynor Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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