Algebra 3: Further Linear Algebra (MATH0014)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Mathematics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is normally taken as a compulsory course by (i) second year students on certain single or combined honours Mathematics degrees and (ii) second year students on MEng Mathematical Computation. It is also taken as an option by third year students on a combined Mathematics and Statistics degree. The normal pre-requisites are MATH0005 Algebra 1 and MATH0006 Algebra 2. It may also be taken by affiliate students with a suitable background.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The aim of this course is to complete the study of the basic concepts of linear algebra started in the first year. The topics covered have applicability in many areas of mathematics. The ring theory of polynomials over a field is studied. The theory of the diagonalization of matrices is completed and Jordan normal form is introduced. The theory of quadratic forms, linear and bilinear forms, and inner product spaces,听and orthogonal diagonalization are introduced.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In Person
Methods of assessment: 85% Exam

15% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 257
Module leader: Dr Ruth Reynolds
Who to contact for more information: math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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