Mathematics 4
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SCIFF021 | Science (Foundation) | 0 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- SCIFF021
- School
- Science (Foundation)
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
Matrices and system of linear equations
Determinant
Eigenvalue & Eigenvector
Vectors in 2-space and 3-space
Complex Number
Application of Linear Algebra: Graph Theory
Application of Linear Algebra: Linear Programming
Target Students
Students progressing to Computer Science and Mathematical Science
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 6 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Test: Test
- 20% Assignment: Assignment
- 60% Final Exam (1-hour-30-minute): Final Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This course is designed to develop students’ confidence with mathematical concepts and relationships and use of mathematics skills and techniques in a range of contexts specifically problem solving and abstract thinking. The topics covered are system of linear equations and matrices, determinant, eigenvalue and eigenvector, vectors in 2-space and 3-space, complex number and application of linear algebra.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
CLO1 - Describe and explain the fundamental concepts of linear algebra.
CLO2 - Distinguish the method to solve system of linear equations and determinant.
CLO3 - Analyse and apply the basic procedures of linear algebra to solve application problems.
Conveners
- Dr Sheila Ilangovan
Last updated 09/01/2025.