Matrix algebra (3cr)
Code: KC23CK70011-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 30.09.2017 - 10.12.2017
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 30.10.2017 - 17.12.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- 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
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.