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1 Introduction
MATH1014 is a 3 credit point unit of study that provides an Introduction to Linear Algebra
and its applications. Linear algebra and calculus are the two central themes of undergraduate
mathematics. Linear algebra is the study of vectors, vector spaces, linear maps, and systems of
linear equations. It has extensive applications in the natural sciences and the social sciences,
since nonlinear models can often be approximated by linear ones. In this unit, students will be
introduced to the basic tools and techniques that are used in linear algebra. Topics covered
include:
Geometry and Algebra of Vectors: Length and angle, lines and planes; Modular arithmetic
and codes;
Linear equations: Systems of linear equations, Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan elimination;
Resource allocation and network analysis;
Matrices and Linear Algebra: Matrix operations, matrix algebra, invertible matrices; Leslie
population models and Markov chains;
Eigenvalues, Eigenvalues and Determinants: Introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
determinants; Application to population models and Markov chains.
1.1 Assumed Knowledge and Prohibitions
Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics or MATH1111.
Students who wish to enrol in this unit without the assumed knowledge will need to do a
Bridging Course in February. Details of Bridging Courses are available from the Student
Services Office, or from mathematics advisers at enrolment.
Prohibition: May not be counted with MATH1012, MATH 1002, MATH1902.
world, and towards themselves. These are understood as a combination of five overlapping
skills or abilities, the foundations of which are developed as part of specific disciplinary study.
For further details please refer to the Science faculty website at:
http://www.itl.usyd.edu.au/graduateAttributes/facultyGA.cfm?faculty=Science
Graduate Attributes
Learning
Outcomes
1, 2, 3, 4
A2.
1, 2, 3, 4
A3.
1, 2, 3, 4
A4.
1, 2, 3, 4
A5.
1, 2, 3, 4
A6.
1, 2, 3, 4
B Information Literacy
B1.
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B2.
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B3.
1, 2, 3, 4
B4.
Consider the economic, legal, social, ethical and cultural issues in the
gathering and use of information.
1, 2, 3, 4
B5.
1, 2, 3, 4
C Communication
C1.
1, 2, 3, 4
C2.
1, 2, 3, 4
C3.
1, 2, 3, 4
C4.
1, 2, 3, 4
C5.
1, 2, 3, 4
C6.
1, 2, 3, 4
C7.
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
D2.
1, 2, 3, 4
D3.
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
E2.
1, 2, 3, 4
E3.
1, 2, 3, 4
E4.
Set achievable and realistic goals and monitor and evaluate progress
towards these goals.
1, 2, 3, 4
E5.
1, 2, 3, 4
Learning
Outcomes
1 Understanding science
1.1
1, 2, 3, 4
1.2
1, 2, 3, 4
2 Scientific knowledge
2.1
1, 2, 3, 4
2.2
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
3.2
1, 2, 3, 4
3.3
1, 2, 3, 4
3.4
1, 2, 3, 4
4 Communication
4.1
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
5.2
1, 2, 3, 4
5.3
1, 2, 3, 4
For further details on course learning outcomes related to specific topics see LMS site and
Course Handbook.
3 Study Commitment
The current standard work load for a 3 credit point unit of study is 3 hours per week of
face-to-face teaching contact hours (2 lectures and 1 tutorial) and an additional 3 hours per
week of student independent study. Below is a breakdown of our expectations for this unit. It
should be noted that Independent Study is based on what we believe to be the amount of time
a typical student should spend to pass an item of assessment. Times are a guide only.
In class activities
Hours
Independent Study
Hours
26
13
Tutorials(12 @ 1 hr each)
12
12
12
Total
38
Total
37
Study Tips
You are now in control of your own study strategy, and as an adult learner it is up to you to
devise a study plan that best suits you. Many resources are available to assist your learning,
including a set of independent study exercises for you to complete.
Any questions?
Before you contact us with any enquiry, please check the FAQ page at
http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/UG/JM/FAQ.html
Where to go for help
For administrative matters, go to the Mathematics Student Office, Carslaw room 520.
For help with mathematics, see your lecturer, or your tutor. Lecturers guarantee to be available
during their indicated office hour.
If you are having difficulties with mathematics due to insufficient background, you should go
to the Mathematics Learning Centre (Carslaw room 441).
Location
Lecturer
EAve Auditorium
to be advised
Chem LT 3
11 am Tue
General LT
to be advised
Consultation times
Lecturers are available for consultation as follows:
When
to be advised
to be advised
to be advised
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TUTORIALS
One tutorial per week, starting in week 1. You should attend the tutorial given on your
personal timetable. Attendance at tutorials will be recorded. Your attendance will not be
recorded unless you attend the tutorial in which you are enrolled.
Tutorial sheets
The tutorial sheets for a given week will be available on the MATH1014 webpage by the
Friday of the previous week. You must take the current weeks sheet to your tutorial. The
sheet must be printed from the web.
Tutorial exercises may include exercises from the textbook. When that is the case, you will
need to take your textbook (or a copy of the relevant pages) to the tutorial with you.
WEEK-BY-WEEK OUTLINE
Week Topics
Text reference
Matrices
Markov chains
Leslie population models
10
11
Determinants
12
13
Revision
Dr David
Easdown
david.easdown@sydney.edu.au
Teaching Staff
Room
Phone
Note
to be advised
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6 Learning Resources
Textbook
Poole D. Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction. Brooks/Cole, USA.
Available from the Co-op Bookshop.
References
Anton H and R Busby, 2003. Contemporary Linear Algebra. Wiley, USA.
Lay D, 2005. Linear Algebra and its Applications. 3rd Edition. Pearson, USA.
Poole D, 2010. Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction. 3rd Edition. Cengage Learning, USA.
Strang G, 2005. Linear Algebra and its Applications. 4th Edition. Brooks/Cole, USA.
Web Site
It is important that you check the Junior Mathematics web site regularly.
It may be found through Blackboard, by following links from the University of Sydney front
page, or by going directly to http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/UG/JM/
Important announcements relating to Junior Mathematics are posted on the site, and there is a
link to the MATH1014 page. Material available from the MATH1014 page may include
information sheets, the Junior Mathematics Handbook, notes, exercise sheets and solutions,
and previous examination papers.
7 Assessment Tasks
You are responsible for understanding the University policy regarding assessment and
examination.
Formative and Summative Assessment
Assessment in this unit will be both formative (for feedback) and summative (for marks).
Quizzes and assignments incorporate both formative and summative assessment. Formative
assessment provides feedback on your performance, and summative assessment comprises
marks for performance in assignments, quizzes and examinations, which will count towards a
final unit mark.
Percentage Mark
Due Date
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1
15
Week 5
(week starting Sunday, 24 August 2014)
1, 2, 3, 4
Quiz 2
15
Week 11
(week starting Sunday, 12 October 2014)
1, 2, 3, 4
Assignment
Week 8
(week starting Sunday, 14 September 2014)
1, 2, 3, 4
Final exam
65
Exam Period
1, 2, 3, 4
Quiz 2
Assignment
Final exam
Your final raw mark for this unit will be calculated as follows:
Exam at end of semester: 65%
The Faculty process is to use standards based assessment for units where grades are
returned and criteria based assessment for Pass / Fail only units. Norm referenced
assessment will only be used in exceptional circumstances and its use will need to be
justified to the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Special consideration for illness or
misadventure may be considered when an assessment component is severely
affected. Details of the information that is required to be submitted along with the
appropriate procedures and forms is available at:
https://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml#special_consideration
Start by going to the Faculty of Science Webpage, and downloading the Special
Consideration pack at the link above.
Special Arrangements for Examination and Assessment. In exceptional
circumstances alternate arrangements for exams or assessment can be made. However
concessions for outside work arrangements, holidays and travel, sporting and
entertainment events will not normally be given. The policy, guidelines and application
form including examples of circumstances under which you might be awarded a special
arrangement for an examination or assessment task can be found at:
https://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml#special_arrangements
Student Appeals against Academic Decisions. Students have the right to appeal any
academic decision made by a school or the faculty. The appeal must follow the
appropriate procedure so that a fair hearing is obtained. The formal application form can
be obtained at:
https://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml#appeals
Relevant forms are available on the Faculty policies website
at https://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml
How to apply
Applications for special Consideration must be made within 5 working days of the date for
which consideration is being sought.
Applications for special arrangements must be submitted at least seven days BEFORE the due
date of the assessment or examination for which alternative arrangements are being sought.
The procedure is as follows.
Obtain the application forms from the Faculty of Science website or from the Student
Information Office of the Faculty of Science.
Take the original paperwork, plus one copy for each piece of assessment for which
consideration is being sought, to the Student Information Office of the Faculty of
Science. Note that applications are to be lodged with the Science Faculty, regardless of
the faculty in which you are enrolled. Your copies will be stamped at the Faculty Student
Information Office.
Take the stamped documentation to the Mathematics Student Services Office, Carslaw
room 520 opposite the lifts on Carslaw Level 5). Your personal information must be
completed on all the forms, including the Academic Judgement form, before the form
will be accepted.
Note that an application for special consideration or special arrangements is a request only,
and not a guarantee that special consideration will be granted or special arrangements made.
Applications are considered in the light of your participation in the unit during the semester,
and your academic record in mathematics.
Special consideration relating to assignments
Applications for special consideration relating to assignments will not be accepted.
Exemptions from submission of assignments are not generally granted. If serious illness or
misadventure during the period prior to the due date prevents you from submitting an
assignment on the due date then you should do the following:
1. Contact the Mathematics Student Office (by phone or email, or in person) to request an
extension. Unless there are exceptional circumstances you must do this before the due
date.
2. If you are granted an extension, take your assignment to the Mathematics Student Office
by the extended due date. (Do not put the assignment in the collection boxes.)
3. Submit some supporting documentation (for example, a medical certificate) when you
hand in your assignment.
Late assignments will only be accepted if you have an approved extension, or in the following
circumstance:
Should you be ill on the due date only, and unable to submit your assignment, then you may
submit it the following day, accompanied by supporting documentation (for example, a
medical certificate). In this case, your assignment should be taken to Mathematics Student
Office. (Do not put the assignment in the collection boxes.)