Tribhuvan University | Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology
Mathematics II
Course Contents (Theory)
Unit 1. Linear Equations in Linear Algebra
5 Hrs
System of linear equations, Row reduction and Echelon forms, Vector equations, The matrix equations $Ax=b$, Applications of linear system, Linear independence.
Unit 2. Transformation
4 Hrs
Introduction to linear transformations, the matrix of a linear Transformation, Linear models in business, science, and engineering.
Unit 3. Matrix Algebra
5 Hrs
Matrix operations, The inverse of a matrix, Characterizations of invertible matrices, Partitioned matrices, Matrix factorization, The Leontief input output model, Subspace of $R^n$ Dimension and rank.
Unit 4. Determinants
4 Hrs
Introduction, Properties, Cramer's rule, Volume and linear transformations.
Unit 5. Vector Spaces
5 Hrs
Vector spaces and subspaces, Null spaces, Column spaces, and Linear transformations, Linearly independent sets: Bases, Coordinate systems.
Unit 6. Vector Space Continued
4 Hrs
Dimension of vector space and Rank, Change of basis, Applications to difference equations, Applications to Markov Chains.
Unit 7. Eigenvalues and Eigen Vectors
5 Hrs
Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues, The characteristic equations, Diagonalization, Eigenvectors and linear transformations, Complex eigenvalues, Discrete dynamical systems, Applications to differential equations.
Unit 8. Orthogonality and Least Squares
5 Hrs
Inner product, Length, and orthogonality, Orthogonal sets, Orthogonal projections, The Gram-Schmidt process, Least squares problems, Application to linear models, Inner product spaces, Applications of inner product spaces.
Unit 9. Groups and Subgroups
5 Hrs
Binary Operations, Groups, Subgroups, Cyclic Groups.
Unit 10. Rings and Fields
4 Hrs
Rings and Fields, Integral domains.
Text Books
- David C. Lay: "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 4th Edition, Pearson Addison Wesley.
- Gilbert Strang: "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 4th Edition, Addison, CENGAGE Learning.
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