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Bachelor 2022/2023

Further Linear Algebra

Area of studies: Economics
When: 3 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies: distance learning
Online hours: 16
Open to: students of one campus
Instructors: Kirill Bukin
Language: English
ECTS credits: 4
Contact hours: 64

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course is a continuation of Algebra MT1 173 which is taught for the second-year students. It lasts for one (fall) semester.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Enable students to acquire further skills in the techniques of linear algebra
  • Enable students to acquire further skills in the techniques of linear algebra,
  • The discipline is intended to: • Enable students to acquire further skills in the techniques of linear algebra, • Prepare students for further courses in mathematics and related subjects like econometrics and actuarial science. Upon completion of Further Linear Algebra students will have to take the University of London (UoL) exam at the end of the sixth semester of their studies at ICEF.
  • Prepare students for further courses in mathematics and related subjects like econometrics and actuarial science
  • Prepare students for further courses in mathematics and related subjects like econometrics and actuarial science.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • find appropriate basis made of ordinary and generalized eigenvectors
  • Apply classification of matrices and their properties, define spectral decomposition
  • Apply concepts such as Gram-Schmidt process, orthogonality of vectors, orthonormal basis
  • Apply techniques of diagonalization of symmetric matrices to classification of conic sections, quadratic forms classification
  • Handle left, right inverses, then weak and strong generalized inverses
  • Use theory of operator projections, primarily orthogonal
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Diagonalization, Jordan normal form and differential equations
  • Inner products and orthogonality
  • Orthogonal diagonalization and its applications
  • Complex matrices and vector spaces
  • Direct sums and projections
  • Generalized inverses
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking exam
  • non-blocking home assignments
  • non-blocking test
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2022/2023 2nd module
    0.25 * test + 0.55 * exam + 0.2 * home assignments
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Linear algebra : concepts and methods, Anthony, M., 2012

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Anton, H. (2014). Elementary Linear Algebra : Applications Version (Vol. 11th edition). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1639248

Authors

  • BUKIN KIRILL ALEKSANDROVICH