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  Course Description
Course Name : Vector Spaces

Course Code : MT-517

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ELA AYDIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns some concepts vectors and matrices and relationship between them
Writes a basis of a vector space and find the coordinates
Finds dual and double dual of the vector spac eand determines the annihilator
By constructing the polynomial algebra says fundamental theorems about it
Learns the determinant functions and permutations

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To give insight and skill about the concrete aspects of linear algebra,To provide basic concepts of matrices and the systems of homogeny and linear equations,To solve the systems using matrices,To teach vector spaces and abstract mathematical concepts,To teach abstract thought

Course Contents : Linear systems relationship between matrices and linear systems,Row-matrice operators and solvind linear systems,vector spaces and subspaces,bases, dimensions and coordinates,Linear transformations and The algebra of linear transformations,linear functionals,dual spaces,annihilating polynomials,Lagrange interpolation,commutative rings and determinant function,permutations.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department of Mathematics Seminar hall


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Linear equation systems,solving systems by using matrices Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
2 Solving homogen and linear systems with Elementary row- operations Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
3 Matrix multiplication,inverse matrices, Cramer system Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
4 Vector spaces and subspaces Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
5 Bases, dimensions and coordinates Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
6 Linear Transformations and Tha algebra of Linear transformations Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
7 İsomorphisms and representations of matrices Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
8 Mid-term exam Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
9 Linear functionals,dual spaces,annihilating polynomials Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
10 Double dual and the transpose of a Linear Transformation Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
11 Lagrange interpolation Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
12 Polynomial ideals and unique factorization Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
13 Commutative rings and determinant function Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
14 Permutations Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
15 Solving problems None Lecture and discussion
16/17 Final exam Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kenneth Hoffman and Ray Kunze, “ Linear Algebra”, 1971.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Aquires sufficient knowledge to enable one to do research over and above the undergraduate level 5
2 Learns theoretical foundations of his/her field thoroughly 5
3 Uses the knowledge in his/her field to solve mathematical problems 5
4 Proves basic theorems in different areas of Mathematics 4
5 Creates a model for the problems in his/her field and expresses the relationship between objects in a simple and comprehensive way. 0
6 Uses technical tools in his/her field 5
7 Works independently in his/her field requiring expertise 4
8 Works with other colleagues collaboratelly, takes responsibilities if necessary during the research process 3
9 Argues and analyzes knowledge in his/her field and applies them in other fields if necessary 4
10 Has sufficient knowledge to follow literature in his/her field and communicate with stakeholders 4
11 Uses the language and technology to develop knowledge in his/her field and shares these with stakeholders systematically when necessary 4
12 Knows and abides by the ethical rules in analyzing, solving problems and publishing results 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 143
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.72
ECTS Credit: 6