Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Linear Algebra CE213 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction English
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nejla ÖZMEN
Assist. Prof. Dr. Esra KORKMAZ
Instructors Esra KORKMAZ
Assistants
Goals The aim of this lecture is to introduce the fundamental concepts of linear algebra and their applications in computer engineering.
Course Content Linear Equation Systems, Matrices, Determinants,Vector spaces, Linear Transformations, Matrix Representations of Linear Transformations, Inner Product Spaces, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Learning Outcomes - Solves linear systems of equations using various methods, and understands the geometric interpretation of solutions.
- Applies matrix operations to solve systems of linear equations, analyze data, and represent transformations.
- Transforms systems of linear equations into their reduced row echelon form using Gaussian elimination and applies these techniques to solve practical problems.
- Solves linear systems using the Cramer's rule, understands the relationship between determinants and the solution of linear systems, and applies these concepts to analyze and manipulate data.
- Knows how to use tools from linear algebra to solve the problems of computer science.
- Express data and problems using vectors and vector spaces; understand the basic concepts of spanning and linear independence.
- Calculates eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices and applies them to understand and analyze systems with linear behavior.
- Understands the role of linear transformations in representing and manipulating data, applying these concepts to solve problems in diverse fields.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Linear Equation Systems, Matrices
2. Week Matrix Multiplication, Algebraic Properties of Matrix Operations, Special Types of Matrices
3. Week Echelon Form of a Matrix, Solution of Linear Equation Systems
4. Week Elementary Matrices, Finding the Inverse of a Matrix
5. Week Determinants, Cramer's Rule
6. Week Vector Spaces, Subspaces
7. Week Spanning, Linear Independence
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Basis and Dimension
10. Week Inner Product Spaces and Gram-Schmidt Method
11. Week Linear Transformations, Kernel and Image of Linear Transformations
12. Week Matrix Representation of Linear Transformations
13. Week Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
14. Week Diagonalization
Recommended Sources
Cemal Koç, Basic Linear Algebra, METU Mathematics Foundation, 1996
B. Kolman, D. Hill, Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications, 9th edition, Pearson, 2008.
H. Anton, C. Rorres, Elementary Linear Algebra: Applications Version, Wiley; 11th edition, 2013.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 Measurement Method
PY1 5 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 -
PY2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 -
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 7 14
Homework 2 2 7 14
Final 1 2 2
Practice 13 1 13
Practice End-Of-Term 2 2 4
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 77
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0