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MATH1002: Linear Algebra
2025 unit information
MATH1002 is designed to provide a thorough preparation for further study in mathematics and statistics. It is a core unit of study providing three of the twelve credit points required by the Faculty of Science as well as a foundation requirement in the Faculty of Engineering. This unit of study introduces vectors and vector algebra, linear algebra including solutions of linear systems, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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MATH1012 or MATH1014 or MATH1902 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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HSC Mathematics or MATH1111. Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Mathematics Bridging Course (offered in February) |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply mathematical logic and rigour to solving problems;
- LO2. represent vectors both algebraically and geometrically in two and three dimensions, and perform arithmetic with them;
- LO3. use vectors to solve classical geometric problems;
- LO4. perform and manipulate dot and cross products;
- LO5. set up systems of linear equations;
- LO6. solve systems of linear equations using Gaussian elimination;
- LO7. perform matrix arithmetic and calculate matrix inverses and determinants;
- LO8. find eigenvalues and eigenvectors;
- LO9. diagonalise a matrix;
- LO10. express mathematical ideas and arguments coherently in written form.
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