Matrix algebra (3 cr)
Code: KC23CK70011-3007
General information
Enrollment
19.09.2020 - 01.11.2020
Timing
19.10.2020 - 20.12.2020
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Pasi Mikkonen
Student groups
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KONE18
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AUTO18
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will possess basic knowledge of matrices and matrix algebra needed in the courses Finite-element Methods, Mechanics of Vibrations and Simulation of Machines.
Content
- Definitions, transposing, determinants, inverse of a matrix
- Solving a linear system of equations
- Gauss elimination method
- Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
- Diagonalisation
- Use of mathematics software
Materials
to be announced at the beginning
Teaching methods
lectures and exercises
Student workload
81 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
satisfactory (1-2): student knows the basics of matrix algebra
Assessment criteria, good (3)
good (3-4): student understands and can use the methods of matrix algera well
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
excellent (5): student understands and can use the methods of matrix algera excellently
Assessment methods and criteria
exam and exercises
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.