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Linear Algebra I (incl. Foundations of Mathematics)
(dt. Lineare Algebra I mit Grundlagen der Mathematik)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture Grundlagen der Mathematics (2 SWS) lecture Lineare Algebra 1 (4 SWS) central recitation class (2 SWS) recitation class (2 SWS),
450 hours (150 h attendance, 300 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 15 CP
Course requirement(s): Written examination
Examination type: Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. István Heckenberger, Prof. Dr. Sönke Rollenske, Prof. Dr. Volkmar Welker

Contents

Fundamentals of Mathematics:

  • elementary set theory
  • natural and whole numbers, complete induction, rational numbers
  • mappings, functions, relations
  • elementary propositional logic and its application in mathematical proofs
  • real numbers, inequalities (Bernoulli etc.), complex numbers
  • groups, solids.

Linear algebra:

  • Vector spaces and linear mappings
  • Matrices and linear systems of equations
  • determinants and eigenvalues
  • Euclidean vector spaces and self-adjoint endomorphisms
  • Geometric aspects of linear algebra

Qualification Goals

Technical: Students should

  • Learn fundamentals of mathematical reasoning and argumentation,
  • master basic principles of linear and algebraic structures and be able to apply them to simple mathematical problems,
  • acquire the basic mathematical knowledge that is the foundation for the entire course of study.

Soft skills: The students should

  • practice mathematical working methods (developing mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training the ability to abstract, understanding the strict axiomatic structure of mathematical areas on a (comparatively) simple structure),
  • improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and in discussion.

Prerequisites

None


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Mathematics.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • B.Sc. Business Mathematics

When studying B.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Basics of Mathematics.


Recommended Reading

  • Jänich, K.: Lineare Algebra, Springer, Berlin-Heidelberg 1996
  • Brieskorn, E.: Lineare Algebra und Analytische Geometrie I und II, Vieweg, Braunschweig-Wiesbaden 1983/1985
  • Bröcker, T.: Lineare Algebra und Analytische Geometrie, Birkhäuser, Basel-Boston-Berlin 2003
  • Fischer, G.: Lineare Algebra, Vieweg, Braunschweig-Wiesbaden 1995



Please note:

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