Math II: Linear Algebra Overview

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What is the course code for Math II: Linear Algebra?

EBP042A05

Which prior math course is recommended but not strictly necessary for this course?

Math I: Calculus

What topics are included in Week 1 of the course?

Set theory, cardinality, algebraic structures, polynomials, and complex numbers.

According to the schedule, when does the course start?

Wednesday, Oct 23 Signup and view all the answers

What will occur on Friday, Oct 25 in the first week?

Lecture 1 Signup and view all the answers

How many weeks does the Math II: Linear Algebra course last?

7 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What are the office hours for the course lecturer?

By appointment Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lecturer for Math II: Linear Algebra?

Zsombor Méder Signup and view all the answers

When is the homework deadline for Week 1?

Tuesday, Oct 29 at 23:59 Signup and view all the answers

What type of mathematical structures does the course explore?

Algebraic structures Signup and view all the answers

When is the resit scheduled?

The resit is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the final grade?

Final grade = 75% * max(exam grade, resit grade) + 25% * assignment grade. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement to pass the course?

A final grade of 5.5 is required to pass the course. Signup and view all the answers

How many tutorials are there in total?

There are 13 tutorials in total. Signup and view all the answers

Who runs the tutorials?

The tutorials are run by teaching assistants (TAs). Signup and view all the answers

Is recording lectures allowed?

No, recording lectures is not allowed without consent. Signup and view all the answers

On which days do the Friday tutorials take place?

Friday tutorials take place from 11:00 to 13:00 or 13:00 to 15:00. Signup and view all the answers

What are students allowed to do regarding photos?

Students are allowed to take photos of the blackboard. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of resources are provided after each lecture?

Lecture slides are provided on Brightspace each week after the lecture. Signup and view all the answers

What are students expected to do during each tutorial?

Students are expected to work on a set of assignments. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

Course name: Math II: Linear Algebra
Course code: EBP042A05
Prerequisites: Math I: Calculus recommended, some high school math, logic and common sense

Team Information

Lecturer: Zsombor Méder ([email protected])
Tutors: Mirte Barneveld, Ryan Dinwoodie, Senne Hollard, Martijn de Werd (Tutor group assignments provided in document)

Weekly Schedule

Course duration: 7 weeks
Week starts on Wednesday and ends following Tuesday.
Weekly lectures and tutorials are scheduled, with homework deadlines.
Homework deadlines are listed by week (23:59 on Tuesdays)
Final exam: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 14:00-16:00, M6 Blauwborgje 4. Resit: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 11:45 - 13:45, W4 - Y23 Blauwborgje 4.

Tutorials

Tutorial times and locations are given per tutor group, on Fridays and Tuesdays, respectively. Times and locations are specified by week.

Assignments

Homework assignments (2 per week) will be available on Brightspace each Wednesday evening. Submission deadline is Tuesday 23:59.
Submission using LaTeX format or handwritten submission allowed.
Assignments graded on a 3-point scale (0, 1, 2).
Maximum homework score is 24 points (based on 6 weeks)

In-tutorial activity grade

Students will be presented with problems during tutorials.
Students aim to solve the given problems in the first hour of the tutorial.
Tutors will then provide solutions and explanations for difficult problems.
Students' effort in problem solving, as well as level of progress, in the tutorial will be assessed.
Points awarded from 0 to 1 for each tutorial.
Top 11 best tutorials count for in-tutorial activity grade.

SOWISO Criterion

Weekly tests on the SOWISO platform.
One test per week, from week 1 to week 7.
The relevant SOWISO links are available on Mondays from 8:00 to Fridays 17:00.
30 minutes to complete each test.
100% score required to complete a test.
Retakes are possible per test.
5 out of 7 SOWISO tests required to receive points for the assignment grade.

Learning Resources

Lecture slides on Brightspace - updated regularly
Listed textbooks (Blume, L., & Simon, C.P.; Axlzer, S.; Andreescu, T., & Andrica, D)

Evaluation

Final grade calculation: 75% Maximum (Exam or Resit grade) + 25% Assignment Grade
Assignment grade further broken down into 15% Homework, + 10% In-tutorial Activity Grade
Minimum final grade of 5.5 required to pass
Exam/Resit score of below 5.0, counts 100% toward final grade with no possibility of passing

Historical Background (Set Theory, Cardinality)

Gottlob Frege attempted to reduce mathematics to logic.
Frege published "Basic Laws of Arithmetic", 1893/1903.
Russell's Paradox challenged Frege's system.

Set Theory

The Empty Set, proper subset relation (A ⊆ B), Union, Intersection (A∪B, A∩B), Difference of Sets, Complement (A\B, Aᶜ), Cartesian product (A×B), Power set (2^A or P(A))

Cardinality

Equal Cardinality - A and B have equal cardinality (card(A) = card(B)) if there exists a bijective function f : A → B
Finite Cardinality - The empty set (Ø) has cardinality 0
Countably infinite cardinality - A set has countable infinite cardinality if it has equal cardinality with the naturally number set (N)
Countable - A set is countable if it is finite or countably infinite.

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This quiz covers key aspects of the Math II: Linear Algebra course, including prerequisites, weekly schedule, and important deadlines. Test your understanding of the course structure and important dates to ensure you are prepared for the lectures and assignments.