Course Description
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Course Name
Linear Algebra
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Host University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Area of Study
Algebra
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE OBJECTIVE
The goal of the course is to gain a solid understanding of the basic concepts and algorithms of linear algebra. After successful completion of the course, you will understand the basic concepts and algorithms, are able to apply algorithms to concrete linear algebra problems, and can combine different concepts to proof basic statements.COURSE CONTENT
Subjects that will be covered during the course are: linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and orthogonality.TEACHING METHODS
The course is spread over a period of seven weeks. Each week there will be two theoretical classes of 90 minutes each and two exercise classes of 90 minutes each.TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
There is a written exam at the end of the course.
Course Disclaimer
Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences