Linear Algebra
Code
1303
Academic unit
null
Department
null
Credits
7,5
Teacher in charge
Rui Mota; Tânia Silva
Teaching language
Portuguese and English
Objectives
Introduction to the study of systems of linear equations with the use of matrices.
Prerequisites
N/A
Subject matter
1. Gauss and Matrices;
2. Vector Spaces;
3. Determinants;
4. Linear Transformations;
5. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors;
6. Quadratic Forms.
Bibliography
Lay D., Lay S., McDonald J. Linear Algebra and its applications, Pearson Education Limited, England, 2016, ISBN 978-1-292-09223-2.
Resources
Slides from theoretical lectures, exercise book and previous years exams available on Moodle.
Teaching method
Theoretical lectures and practical sessions with pre-assigned problems.
Evaluation method
The Final Exam is mandatory and must cover the entire span of the course. Its weight in the final grade can be between 30 to 70%. The remainder of the evaluation can consist of class participation, midterm exams, in class tests, etc. Overall, written in class assessment (final exam, midterm) must have a weight of at least 50%.
There are two midterm tests (each 15% of the final grade each), a final exam (65% of the final grade), and 5% to quizzes or work projects. A minimal grade of 8/20 is required in the final exam.
Regular exam period:
Continuous assessment elements (and their weights): 35%
Final exam (and their weighting): 65%
Resit exam period:
Continuous assessment (and their weights) if different than 100%: 35%
Final exam (and its weight): 65%
Grade improvement in regular period:
Continuous assessment (and their weights) if the scanning feature doesnt count 100%: 35%
Final exam (and its weight): 65%
Grade improvement in resit period:
Continuous assessment (and their weights) if different than 100%: 35%
Final exam (and their weighting): 65%