Linear Algebra 2 (G5138)
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Linear Algebra 2
Module G5138
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
• Vectors spaces. Subspaces, bases, inner products.
• Linear transformations. Rank/Nullity, matrices of linear maps, change of basis.
• Eigenvalues/Eigenvectors. Jordan normal form, diagonalisation.
• Special classes of linear transformations and their matrices.
Module learning outcomes
Appreciate the structure of vectors spaces as abstract objects;
Understand the properties of linear transformations between vector spaces and their matrices;
Demonstrate working knowledge of calculating eigenvalues/eigenvectors, and vectors/matrices in different bases.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 4 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 6 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 9 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 25.00% |
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 01111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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