MTH2025 · Monash University
Linear algebra (Advanced)
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
Vector spaces, linear transformations. Determinants, eigenvalue problems. Inner products, symmetric matrices, quadratic forms. Linear functionals and dual spaces. Matrix decompositions, least squares approximation, power method. Applications to areas such as coding, economics, networks, graph theory, geometry, dynamical systems, Markov chains, differential equations.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Final assessment - Exam (3 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 50% |
| Continuous assessment | Demonstration | 50% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On-campus |