Courses Bachelor Display 2019-2020

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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 2-9-2019 25-10-2019 L X
2 28-10-2019 20-12-2019 L 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, linear mappings and geometry with vectors.
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 Course(s)