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Matrix algebra (3cr)

Code: KC23CK70011-3007

General information


Enrollment
19.09.2020 - 01.11.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
19.10.2020 - 20.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
Pasi Mikkonen
Course
KC23CK70011

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

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

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

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