Unit name | Linear Algebra and Geometry |
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Unit code | MATH11005 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Misha Rudnev |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
An A in Mathematics A-level or equivalent. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Mathematics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Unit aims
Mathematics 11005 aims to provide some basic tools and concepts for mathematics at the undergraduate level, to develop clear mathematical thinking and to introduce rigorous mathematical treatments of some fundamental topics in mathematics.
General Description of the Unit
Mathematics 11005 begins with the complex plane, conics, and hyperplanes in n-space, which leads to the straightforward ideas of vectors and matrices, and develops the abstract notion of vector spaces. This is one of the basic structures of pure mathematics; yet the methods of the course are also fundamental for applied mathematics and statistics.
Relation to Other Units
Mathematics 11005 provides foundations for all other units in the Mathematics Honours programmes.
Further information is available on the School of Mathematics website: http://www.maths.bris.ac.uk/study/undergrad/
At the end of the unit, the students should:
Transferable Skills
Clear logical thinking; clear mathematical writing; problem solving; the assimilation of abstract and novel ideas.
Lectures supported by lecture notes, problem sheets and small-group tutorials.
100% Examination
Raw scores on the examinations will be determined according to the marking scheme written on the examination paper. The marking scheme, indicating the maximum score per question, is a guide to the relative weighting of the questions. Raw scores are moderated as described in the Undergraduate Handbook.
If you fail this unit and are required to resit, reassessment is by a written examination in the August/September Resit and Supplementary exam period.
There are many good linear algebra texts. They come in different styles, some follow a more abstract approach, others emphasise applications and computational aspects. Some students may prefer the style of one book more than another.
The following is a selection of textbooks which cover a variety of styles:
The lectures will present the material in a different order from most textbooks.