Module Title: Linear Algebra

Module Title: Linear Algebra Type of Module: 

PC (Prescribed Core Module) PS (Prescribed Stream Module) ES (Elective Stream Module) E (Elective Module)

Level of Module ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Year of Study

1st

Semester

2nd

Number of credits allocated

6

Name of lecturer / lecturers : Dimosthenis Drivaliaris --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description: An introduction to the notions and techniques of Linear Algebra Prerequisites: None Module Contents (Syllabus): 1. Systems of linear equations and matrices 2. Determinants 3. Vectors in the 2-dimensional and in the 3-dimensional space 4. Vector spaces 5. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Recommended Reading: Α) Principal Reference: Lecturer's notes Β) Additional References: 1. Strang G., Introduction to Linear Algebra 2. Lipschutz S., Lipson M., Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra

Teaching Methods: Lectures and tutorials Assessment Methods: Midterm exams and final exam

Language of Instruction: Greek

Module Objective (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): After completion of the course the students will be able to understand notions and apply techniques related to the following subjects: 1. Systems of linear equations 2. Matrix algebra 3. Determinants 4. Vectors in 2- and 3- dimensional space 5. Vector spaces / subspaces / basis and dimension 6. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors / matrix diagonalization