Study Guide

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

Material in Moodle
Lecture notes

Teaching methods

lectures and independent study

Student workload

81h, contact teaching 28 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of matrix algebra, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of matrix algebra, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of matrix algebra, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written course-end examination

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.