Linear Algebra
Code
1303
Academic unit
null
Department
null
Credits
7,5
Teacher in charge
Rui Mota e Isabel Reis Dias
Teaching language
Portuguese and English
Objectives
Introduction to the study of vectors and matrices.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
1. Vector Spaces.
2. Matrices.
3. Determinants.
4. Systems of Linear Equations.
5. Linear Transformations and Matrices.
6. Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors.
7. Quadratic Forms.
Bibliography
1. Antony, M., Harvey, M., "Linear Algebra: Concepts and Methods", Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2012, ISBN 978-0-521-27948-2
2. Santana,A.P., Queiró,J.P., "Introdução à Álgebra Linear", Gradiva, Lisboa, 2010, ISBN-978-989-616-372-3.
Teaching method
Theoretical lectures and practical sessions with pre-assigned problems
Evaluation method
There are two midterm tests (15% of the final grade each), a final exam (60% of the final grade) and information from the practical sessions account for the remaining 10% of the final grade. A minimal grade of 8/20 is required in the final exam.