Unit information: Matrix Algebra and Linear Models in 2021/22

Unit name	Matrix Algebra and Linear Models
Unit code	MATH10016
Credit points	20
Level of study	C/4
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Dr. Jaggi
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	Probability and Statistics 1
School/department	School of Mathematics
Faculty	Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

Lecturers: Sidharth Jaggi and Andrew Booker

The aims of this unit are to:

• Provide students with hands on, yet rigorous, understanding to the properties, use and manipulation of matrices
• Provide the students with an intuitive geometrical, yet deep, understanding of linear algebra.
• Allow students to link matrix theory to multivariate statistical linear modelling
• Allow students to identify and formulate practical problems as linear models and solve them numerically on a computer
• Provide students with knowledge of numerical and complexity issues, allowing them to make informed choices
• Allow students to interpret results statistically and draw conclusions when applied to real datasets.

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the unit, the students should be able:

• To work fluently with matrix algebra (products, inverses, solving linear systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors)
• To choose an adequate method based on numerical or complexity issues
• To solve linear equations both on paper and numerically using R/C++
• To identify and formulate practical problems as linear models
• To work with the multivariate normal distribution
• To apply statistical procedure to check modelling assumptions
• To interpret results.

Teaching Information

Lectures, computer labs and homeworks.

Assessment Information

2 x 40% Examinations (in the exam period at the end of each teaching block) and 20% Coursework / Computer Practicals

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
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Assessment
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The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.