Courses Bachelor Display 2013-2014

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Course title Linear Algebra
Course code EBC1008
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment None
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 2-9-2013 25-10-2013 X X
2 28-10-2013 20-12-2013 X X
Level Introductory
Coordinator Thijs Jansen
For more information: m.jansen@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
learn the concepts and techniques in the field of linear algebra that are prerequisite for ‘probability theory’, ‘(applied) statistics’, ‘mathematical economics’ and ‘operations research’
obtain the right attitude with respect to (abstract) mathematics
learn to write down a correct mathematical reasoning
learn to give (simple) proofs
Description
Operations with vectors and matrices, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, eigenvalues and linear mappings.
Literature
Syllabus
Prerequisites
- perform basic arithmetic operations and simplify algebraic expressions
- perform basic arithmetic operations with fractions
- solve simple (in)equalities
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Lecture / Assignment
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Participation / Written Exam
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research Year 1 Compulsory Courses