Linear Algebra (MATH275) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Linear Algebra	MATH275	3. Semester	4	0	0	4	6

Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A

Course Language	English
Course Type	Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	This course is designed to enrich the knowledge of engineering students in linear algebra, and to teach them the basics and application of the methods for the solution of linear systems occurring in engineering problems.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; understand the notion of matrix and perform algebraic operations on matrices, find the inverse of a nonsingular matrix, solve linear systems by using echelon form of matrices, determine the existence and uniquness of the solution and determine infinitely many solutions, if any makes sense of vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimensions and rank of a matrix, comprehend and use inner product, Gram-Schmidt process, orthogonal complements, understand and use linear transformation and associated matrices, evaluate determinants and solve linear systems with unique solution via determinant (Cramer’s Rule), understand and find eigenvalues and eigenvectors, determine if a matrix is diagonalizable, and if it is, diagonalize it.
Course Content	Linear equations and matrices, real vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations and matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Systems of Linear Equations, Matrices, Matrix Multiplication, Algebraic Properties of Matrix Operations	pp. 1-39
2	Special Types of Matrices and Partitioned Matrices, Echelon Form of a Matrix, Solving Linear Systems	pp. 42-49, 86-93, 95-103, 111-113
3	Elementary Matrices; Finding Inverses, Equivalent Matrices	pp. 117-124, 126-129
4	Determinants, Properties of Determinants, Cofactor Expansion	pp. 141-145, 146-154, 157-163
5	Inverse of a Matrix (via Its Determinant), Other Applications of Determinants (Cramer’s Rule)	pp. 165-168, 169-172
6	Vectors in the Plane and In 3-D Space, Vector Spaces, Subspaces	pp. 177-186, 188-196, 197-203
7	Span, Linear Independence, Basis and Dimension	pp. 209-214, 216-226, 229-241
8	Homogeneous Systems, Coordinates and Isomorphism, Rank of a Matrix	pp. 244-250, 253-266, 270-281
9	Inner Product Spaces, Gram-Schmidt Process	pp. 290-296, 307-317, 320-329
10	Orthogonal Complements, Linear Transformations and Matrices	pp. 332-343, 363-372
11	Kernel and Range of a Linear Transformation	pp. 375-387
12	Matrix of a Linear Transformation	pp. 389-397
13	Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors	pp. 436-449
14	Diagonalization and Similar Matrices, Diagonalization of Symmetric Matrices	pp. 453-461, 463-472
15	General Review
16	Final Exam

Sources

Course Book	1. Elementary Linear Algebra, B. Kolman and D.R. Hill, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2008
Other Sources	2. Linear Algebra, S. H. Friedberg, A. J. Insel, L. E. Spence, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1979
	3. Basic Linear Algebra, Cemal Koç, Matematik Vakfı Yay., Ankara, 1996

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	-	-
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	2	60
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	40
Toplam	3	100

Percentage of Semester Work	60
Percentage of Final Work	40
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses	X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems.				X
2	The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose.				X
3	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively.
5	The ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6	The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.	X
7	Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8	The knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development
10	The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
11	Knowledge of the standards utilized in software engineering applications.
12	Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13	Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
14	Knowledge on sustainable development.
15	Knowledge of the effects of software engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety.
16	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17	An ability to apply algorithmic principles, mathematical foundations, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems with the trade-offs involved in design choices.			X
18	The ability to apply engineering approach to the development of software systems by analyzing, designing, implementing, verifying, validating and maintaining software systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	2	10	20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	10	10
Total Workload			86