BSc: Analytic Geometry And Linear Algebra II.s23
Analytical Geometry & Linear Algebra – II
- Course name: Analytical Geometry & Linear Algebra – II
- Code discipline: CSE204
- Subject area: Math
Short Description
This course covers matrix theory and linear algebra, emphasizing topics useful in other disciplines. Linear algebra is a branch of mathematics that studies systems of linear equations and the properties of matrices. The concepts of linear algebra are extremely useful in physics, data sciences, and robotics. Due to its broad range of applications, linear algebra is one of the most widely used subjects in mathematics.
Course Topics
Section | Topics within the section |
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Linear equation system solving by using the vector-matrix approach |
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Linear regression analysis, QR-decomposition |
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Matrix Diagonalization |
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Symmetric, positive definite and similar matrices. Singular value decomposition |
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Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILOs defined at three levels
We specify the intended learning outcomes at three levels: conceptual knowledge, practical skills, and comprehensive skills.
Level 1: What concepts should a student know/remember/explain?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to ...
- explain the geometrical interpretation of the basic operations of vector algebra,
- restate equations of lines and planes in different forms,
- interpret the geometrical meaning of the conic sections in the mathematical expression,
- give the examples of the surfaces of revolution,
- understand the value of geometry in various fields of science and techniques.
Level 2: What basic practical skills should a student be able to perform?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to ...
- perform the basic operations of vector algebra,
- use different types of equations of lines and planes to solve the plane and space problems,
- represent the conic section in canonical form,
- compose the equation of quadric surface.
Level 3: What complex comprehensive skills should a student be able to apply in real-life scenarios?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to ...
- list basic notions of vector algebra,
- recite the base form of the equations of transformations in planes and spaces,
- recall equations of lines and planes,
- identify the type of conic section,
- recognize the kind of quadric surfaces.
Grading
Course grading range
Grade | Range | Description of performance |
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A. Excellent | 85-100 | - |
B. Good | 65-84 | - |
C. Satisfactory | 50-64 | - |
D. Fail | 0-49 | - |
Course activities and grading breakdown
Activity Type | Percentage of the overall course grade |
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Midterm | 30 |
Tests | 20 (10 for each) |
Final exam | 50 |
In-class participation | 5 extras |
Recommendations for students on how to succeed in the course
- Participation is important. Attending lectures is the key to success in this course.
- Review lecture materials before classes to do well.
- Reading the recommended literature is obligatory, and will give you a deeper understanding of the material.
Resources, literature and reference materials
Open access resources
- Gilbert Strang. Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4th Edition, Brooks Cole, 2006. ISBN: 9780030105678
- Gilbert Strang. Introduction to Linear Algebra, 4th Edition, Wellesley, MA: Wellesley-Cambridge Press, 2009. ISBN: 9780980232714
- Gilbert Strang, Brett Coonley, Andrew Bulman-Fleming. Student Solutions Manual for Strang’s Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4th Edition, Thomson Brooks, 2005. ISBN-13: 9780495013259
Activities and Teaching Methods
Teaching Techniques | Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4 |
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Problem-based learning (students learn by solving open-ended problems without a strictly-defined solution) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project-based learning (students work on a project) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modular learning (facilitated self-study) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Differentiated learning (provide tasks and activities at several levels of difficulty to fit students needs and level) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Contextual learning (activities and tasks are connected to the real world to make it easier for students to relate to them) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Business game (learn by playing a game that incorporates the principles of the material covered within the course) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Inquiry-based learning | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Just-in-time teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Studio-based learning | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Universal design for learning | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Task-based learning | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Learning Activities | Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4 |
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Lectures | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Interactive Lectures | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Lab exercises | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Experiments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modeling | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cases studies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Development of individual parts of software product code | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Individual Projects | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group projects | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Flipped classroom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quizzes (written or computer based) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Peer Review | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Discussions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Presentations by students | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Written reports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Simulations and role-plays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Essays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Oral Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Formative Assessment and Course Activities
Ongoing performance assessment
Section 1
- How to perform Gauss elimination?
- How to perform matrices multiplication?
- How to perform LU factorization?
- How to find complete solution for any linear equation system Ax=b?
Section 2
- What is linear independence of vectors?
- Define the four fundamental subspaces of a matrix?
- How to define orthogonal vectors and subspaces?
- How to define orthogonal complements of the space?
- How to find vector projection on a subspace?
- How to perform linear regression for the given measurements?
- How to find an orthonormal basis for the subspace spanned by the given vectors?
Section 3
- Give the definition of Hermitian Matrix.
- Give the definition of Unitary Matrix.
- How to find matrix for the Fourier transform?
- When we can make fast Fourier transform?
- How to find eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix?
- How to diagonalize a square matrix?
Section 4
- How to solve linear differential equations?
- Make the definition of symmetric matrix?
- Make the definition of positive definite matrix?
- Make the definition of similar matrices?
- How to find left and right inverses matrices, pseudoinverse matrix?
- How to make singular value decomposition of the matrix?
Final assessment
Section 1
- Evaluate given that , , .
- Prove that vectors and are perpendicular to each other.
- Bases and of trapezoid are in the ratio of . The diagonals of the trapezoid intersect at point and the extensions of sides and intersect at point . Let us consider the basis with as the origin, and as basis vectors. Find the coordinates of points and in this basis.
- A line segment joining a vertex of a tetrahedron with the centroid of the opposite face (the centroid of a triangle is an intersection point of all its medians) is called a median of this tetrahedron. Using vector algebra prove that all the four medians of any tetrahedron concur in a point that divides these medians in the ratio of , the longer segments being on the side of the vertex of the tetrahedron.
- Find and .
- Find the products and (and so make sure that, in general, for matrices).
- Find the inverse matrices for the given ones.
- Find the determinants of the given matrices.
- Point is the centroid of face of tetrahedron . The old coordinate system is given by , , , , and the new coordinate system is given by , , , . Find the coordinates of a point in the old coordinate system given its coordinates , , in the new one.
Section 2
- Two lines are given by the equations and , and at that . Find the position vector of the intersection point of these lines.
- Find the distance from point with the position vector to the line defined by the equation (a) ; (b) .
- Diagonals of a rhombus intersect at point , the longest of them being parallel to a horizontal axis. The side of the rhombus equals 2 and its obtuse angle is . Compose the equations of the sides of this rhombus.
- Compose the equations of lines passing through point and forming angles of with the line .
- Find the cross product of (a) vectors and ; (b) vectors and .
- A triangle is constructed on vectors and . (a) Find the area of this triangle. (b) Find the altitudes of this triangle.
- Find the scalar triple product of , , .
- It is known that basis vectors , , have lengths of , , respectively, and , , . Find the volume of a parallelepiped constructed on vectors with coordinates , and in this basis.
Section 3
- Prove that a curve given by is an ellipse. Find the major and minor axes of this ellipse, its eccentricity, coordinates of its center and foci. Find the equations of axes and directrices of this ellipse.
- Determine types of curves given by the following equations. For each of the curves, find its canonical coordinate system (i.e. indicate the coordinates of origin and new basis vectors in the initial coordinate system) and its canonical equation. (a) ; (b) ; (c) ; (d) ;
- Find the equations of lines tangent to curve that are (a) parallel to line ; (b) perpendicular to line ; (c) parallel to line .
- For each value of parameter determine types of surfaces given by the equations: (a) ; (b) ; (c) ; (d) .
- Find a vector equation of a right circular cone with apex and axis if it is known that generatrices of this cone form the angle of with its axis.
- Find the equation of a cylinder with radius that has an axis , , .
- An ellipsoid is symmetric with respect to coordinate planes, passes through point and circle , . Find the equation of this ellipsoid.
The retake exam
Retakes will be run as a comprehensive exam, where the student will be assessed the acquired knowledge coming from the textbooks, the lectures, the labs, and the additional required reading material, as supplied by the instructor. During such comprehensive oral/written the student could be asked to solve exercises and to explain theoretical and practical aspects of the course.