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Linear algebra, analytical and differential geometry

Course Code: INFO104 • Study year: I • Academic Year: 2019-2020
Domain: Computer Science • Field of study: Computer Science
Type of course: Compulsory
Language of instruction: Romanian
Erasmus Language of instruction: English
Name of lecturer: Pax Dorin Wainberg-Drăghiciu
Seminar tutor: Pax Dorin Wainberg-Drăghiciu
Form of education Full-time
Form of instruction: Class
Number of teaching hours per semester: 56
Number of teaching hours per week: 4
Semester: Autumn
Form of receiving a credit for a course: Grade
Number of ECTS credits allocated 5

Course aims:

Apply mathematical methods involving arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and graphs to solve problems.
Represent mathematical information and communicate mathematical reasoning symbolically and verbally.
Interpret and analyze numerical data, mathematical concepts, and identify patterns to formulate and validate reasoning.

Course Entry Requirements:

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Course contents:

1. Matrix: definition, operations and properties. 2. The determinant of a matrix. Reverse matrix. The rank of a matrix. 3. Systems of linear equations. Cramer method. 4. Compatibility of systems of linear equations. Partial elimination method (Gauss). Total elimination method (Gauss-Jordan). 5. Laws of composition. Algebraic structures with laws of internal composition. 6. Vector spaces. Linear dependence and linear independence. 7. Generator system. The base of a vector field. The dimension of a vector space. 8. Real vector spaces with scalar product. Orthogonality. 9. Linear applications. The kernel and image of a linear application. 10. Lines in a plane. 11. Conics. Circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola. 12. Coordinate systems in space. The plan. Lines in space. 13. Curves in a plan. Tangent and normal of a plane curve. Curvature of a plane curve. 14. Curves in space. The tangent plane and the normal plane at a curve in space. Curvature and torsion of a curve in space.

Teaching methods:

Lecture, discussions.

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: 1) Use computational techniques and algebraic skills essential for the study of systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality and diagonalization. (Computational and Algebraic Skills). 2) Use visualization, spatial reasoning, as well as geometric properties and strategies to model, solve problems, and view solutions, as well as conceptually extend these results to higher dimensions. (Geometric Skills).

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

The students demonstrate achievement of each outcome by completion of an exam and assignments, which include projects and problems.

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