Linear AlgebraSillabus

Fənn kodu

IF-1720y-EN

Kredit

6

Tələbənin iş yükü

120

Semestr

Yaz semestri

Akademik il

1

Fənnin tipi

Məcburi

Təhsil forması

Əyani

Tədris dili

İngilis

Auditoriyadaxili saatlar

a) 30 hours – lectures; b) 30 hours – seminars

Auditoriyadan kənar saatlar

a) 70 hours – Student Independent Work (SIW); b) 50 hours – Guided Student Independent Work (GSIW)

The course aims to develop students’ theoretical knowledge and analytical skills in the fundamental concepts and methods of linear algebra. The course covers matrices and operations on matrices, calculation of determinants and their fundamental properties, vectors, vector spaces, and linear spaces. Systems of linear algebraic equations, conditions for the existence of solutions, and various solution methods are examined, along with the fundamental principles of linear transformations. The concepts of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, polynomials and methods for solving polynomial equations, quadratic forms, and their reduction to canonical form are studied. The course also covers fundamental numerical methods and decomposition approaches used in solving linear algebra problems. The course is designed to develop students’ ability to formulate mathematical problems formally, select appropriate solution methods, construct solution algorithms, and evaluate their efficiency.

• mühazirə
• seminar
• təqdimatlar

1. 1

   CLO 1: Define matrices and identify different types of matrices, perform fundamental operations on matrices, explain the main properties of these operations, and transpose matrices. Calculate second- and third-order determinants using appropriate methods.

2. 2

   CLO 2: Explain the concepts of minors and cofactors, the expansion of a determinant along a row or column, the inductive definition of higher-order determinants, and methods for calculating them. Calculate the determinant of the product of two matrices and find the inverse of a square matrix. Perform operations involving orthogonal and block matrices.

3. 3

   CLO 3: Explain the concept of an n-dimensional vector, define linear dependence of a system of vectors, state the necessary and sufficient conditions for linear dependence, and apply methods for calculating the rank of a matrix. Define a linear space, basis, dimension, linear transformation, matrix representation of a linear transformation, and operations on linear transformations. Explain eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices and apply algorithms for finding eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors.

4. 4

   CLO 4: Explain systems of linear algebraic equations, including homogeneous and non-homogeneous systems, as well as consistent and inconsistent systems. Solve systems of linear algebraic equations using Cramer’s rule and Gaussian elimination, and solve homogeneous systems of linear equations.

5. 5

   CLO 5: Explain polynomials, arithmetic operations on polynomials, the polynomial division algorithm, Bézout’s theorem, and Horner’s scheme. Apply Lagrange and Newton methods for determining bounds on the real roots of a polynomial.

6. 6

   CLO 6: Define quadratic forms, express quadratic forms in matrix form, and identify their canonical form. Apply the Lagrange and Jacobi methods to reduce quadratic forms to canonical form.

1. 1.
   Matrices and DeterminantsMühazirə

   This topic introduces the concept of a matrix, the main types of matrices, and the fundamental algebraic operations performed on matrices. Matrix addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication, and matrix multiplication are examined. The concept of the determinant of a square matrix, its fundamental properties, and methods of calculation are explained. Methods for calculating second- and third-order determinants and applications of determinants to matrix-related problems are also studied.

2. 2.
   Minors, Cofactors, and Calculation of Higher-Order DeterminantsMühazirə

   This topic examines the concepts of minors and cofactors and their role in determinant calculation. The expansion of a determinant along the elements of a selected row or column is considered. Methods for calculating higher-order determinants and the Laplace expansion theorem are explained. The simplification of calculations by selecting an appropriate row or column and applications of the Laplace expansion theorem to various determinant calculations are also studied.

3. 3.
   Inverse Matrix, Matrix Rank, and Special MatricesMühazirə

   This topic introduces the concept of an inverse matrix, conditions for its existence, and methods for finding it. The concept of matrix rank, principles for determining rank, and calculation of the rank of diagonal matrices are considered. Methods for finding the inverse of a matrix using determinants and elementary transformations are explained. The concept of special matrices and their fundamental properties are also examined.

4. 4.
   Orthogonal and Block MatricesMühazirə

   This topic examines the concepts of orthogonal and block matrices, their fundamental properties, and applications. The structure and main properties of orthogonal matrices and algebraic operations performed on them are considered. The partitioning of matrices into blocks, the structure of block matrices, and methods for performing addition, multiplication, and other basic operations on block matrices are explained. The conditions for the existence of an inverse of a block matrix and methods for finding an inverse block matrix are also studied.

5. 5.
   n-Dimensional Vector Space and Matrix RankMühazirə

   This topic introduces the concepts of n-dimensional vectors and n-dimensional vector spaces. Linear combinations of vectors, linear dependence, and necessary and sufficient conditions for linear dependence are examined. The concept of matrix rank and its relationship with the linearly independent rows and columns of a matrix are explained. The concept of a minor of order k, determination of matrix rank based on non-zero minors, and fundamental methods for calculating matrix rank are also studied.

6. 6.
   Linear Spaces and Linear TransformationsMühazirə

   This topic examines the concept, fundamental properties, and structure of a linear space. The concepts of basis and dimension, representation of vectors with respect to a basis, and determination of vector coordinates are considered. The concept of a linear transformation, its fundamental properties, and its representation by a matrix are explained. Methods for constructing the matrix of a linear transformation and performing basic operations on linear transformations, including addition, scalar multiplication, and composition, are also studied.

7. 7.
   Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, and Operations on VectorsMühazirə

   This topic introduces the concepts of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix and their fundamental properties. The construction of the characteristic equation and algorithms for finding eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors are examined. Basic algebraic operations on vectors, including vector addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication, are explained. The concepts of the dot product, cross product, and scalar triple product, their calculation methods, fundamental properties, and geometric interpretations are also studied.

8. 8.
   Systems of Linear Algebraic EquationsMühazirə

   This topic examines the concept of a system of linear algebraic equations and fundamental concepts related to such systems. The structure and fundamental properties of homogeneous and non-homogeneous systems of linear algebraic equations are considered. Consistent and inconsistent systems based on the existence of solutions, as well as the classification of consistent systems according to the number of solutions, are explained. The matrix representation of a system of linear algebraic equations using the coefficient matrix, unknowns, and vector of constants is also studied.

9. 9.
   Methods for Solving Non-Homogeneous Systems of Linear Algebraic EquationsMühazirə

   This topic examines the fundamental properties and solution methods of non-homogeneous systems of linear algebraic equations. The conditions for applying Cramer’s rule, construction of the main determinant and auxiliary determinants, and determination of the solution using these determinants are considered. The solution of non-homogeneous systems using the inverse matrix method, the condition for the existence of the inverse coefficient matrix, and the procedure for obtaining the solution in matrix form are explained. The application characteristics and solution procedures of Cramer’s rule and the inverse matrix method are also compared.

10. 10.
    Solving Non-Homogeneous Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations Using Gaussian and Gauss–Jordan EliminationMühazirə

    This topic examines Gaussian and Gauss–Jordan elimination methods for solving non-homogeneous systems of linear algebraic equations. The representation of a system as an augmented matrix and its transformation into row-echelon form through elementary row operations are considered. The sequential determination of unknowns using Gaussian elimination and the reduction of a matrix to reduced row-echelon form using the Gauss–Jordan method are explained. Determining the existence and number of solutions during these procedures, as well as the comparative characteristics of Gaussian and Gauss–Jordan elimination, are also studied.

11. 11.
    Homogeneous Systems of Linear Algebraic EquationsMühazirə

    This topic introduces the concept, structure, and fundamental properties of homogeneous systems of linear algebraic equations. The existence of solutions, trivial and non-trivial solutions, and the relationship between the solution set and linear spaces are examined. The transformation of the coefficient matrix into row-echelon form and construction of the general solution using free variables are considered. The determination of the fundamental system of solutions of a homogeneous system and its application to practical problems are also studied.

12. 12.
    Inner Product Spaces and Their ApplicationsMühazirə

    This topic examines the concepts of inner products and inner product spaces and their fundamental properties. The determination of the angle between vectors and the concept of orthogonality in inner product spaces are considered. The Gram–Schmidt process for constructing an orthonormal basis from a linearly independent system of vectors and its applications are explained. The concept of QR decomposition and representation of matrices as the product of an orthogonal matrix and an upper triangular matrix are examined. The least squares method, approximation of data and functions, representation of functions using orthogonal systems, and fundamental principles of Fourier series are also considered.

13. 13.
    Diagonalization and Quadratic FormsMühazirə

    This topic examines matrix diagonalization, orthogonal matrices, and the concept of orthogonal diagonalization. Conditions for matrix diagonalization and the reduction of a matrix to diagonal form using eigenvalues and eigenvectors are considered. The concept of a quadratic form, representation of quadratic forms in matrix form, and methods for reducing quadratic forms to canonical form using the Lagrange and Jacobi methods are explained. Applications of quadratic forms to optimization problems are also examined. The concepts of Hermitian, unitary, and normal matrices, their fundamental properties, and their relationship with diagonalization are also considered.

14. 14.
    Polynomials and Methods for Solving Polynomial EquationsMühazirə

    This topic examines the concept of a polynomial and fundamental algebraic operations on polynomials. The polynomial division algorithm, the concept of a root of a polynomial, and fundamental principles for determining roots are considered. Bézout’s theorem and Horner’s scheme, their mathematical foundations, and applications to evaluating polynomials and analyzing their roots are explained. Methods for determining bounds on the real roots of polynomials and the application of Lagrange and Newton methods to finding roots are also studied.

15. 15.
    Numerical Methods and Matrix DecompositionsMühazirə

    This topic examines fundamental numerical methods and matrix decomposition techniques used for solving linear algebra problems numerically. The concept of LU decomposition, representation of a matrix as the product of lower and upper triangular matrices, and its application to solving systems of linear equations are considered. The power method for approximating the dominant eigenvalue and its corresponding eigenvector is explained. Different methods for solving linear systems are compared in terms of computational efficiency, accuracy, and application characteristics. The concept of singular value decomposition (SVD), decomposition of matrices into components, and principles of dimensionality reduction and data compression using SVD are also examined.

1. Howard Anton & Anton Kaul, Elementary Linear Algebra, 12th Edition.
2. Gilbert Strang, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4th Edition.
3. R. Mammadov, Higher Mathematics, Part I, “Turan Evi” Publishing House.