MCS251 Linear Algebra

1. Prerequisites	:	None
2. Contents	:	Introduction to vectors, dot products. Solving linear system of algebraic equations. Elimination and factorization. Vector spaces. Rank, linear transformations and change of basis. Orthogonalization, Decomposition, least squares approximation. Determinants. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
3. Objectives	:	The student will learn the concept of linear algebra and this course forms a base for engineering applications.
4. Textbook/ Lecture notes	:	Gilbert Strang, Introduction to Linear Algebra, 3rd Ed., Wellesley-Cambridge Press, 2003 D.C. Lay, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 2nd Ed., Addison-Wesley, 2000. D.Zelinsky, A First Course in Linear Algebra, Academic Press, New York
5. Attendance	:	Compulsory attendance for theory lectures is 70%, for laboratories 80%.
6. Grading	:	3 Midterms 60%, Final 40%
7. Academic dishonesty	:	Academic dishonesty is related to cheating and plagiarism. Copying in whole or in part others’ assignments, lab works or exams, is considered cheating respectively plagiarism. All parties involved will receive a zero score for the lab, assignment or the exam.