FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Computer Engineering
MATH 250 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Linear Algebra for Engineers
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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MATH 250
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Fall
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Problem SolvingQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||||||
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Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | The main objective of this course is to establish a basic mathematical background for the students who will receive engineering courses based on linear algebra by providing them with the basic knowledge on linear vector spaces, matrix operations as well as on the methods for solving and analyzing linear systems of algebraic equations. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The main subjects of the course are the vector and matrix operations, linear independence and dependence of vectors, linear vector spaces and subspaces, dimensions and basis vectors for vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalue and eigenvectors. |
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Core Courses |
X
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Systems of linear equations, row reduction and echelon forms, vector equations | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 1.1, 1.2, D0avid C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
2 | The matrix equation Ax=b, Solution sets of linear systems, applications of linear systems | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
3 | Linear Independence, introduction to linear transformations | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 1.7, 1.8 |
4 | The matrix of a linear transformations, linear models in business, science and engineering | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 1.9, 1.10 |
5 | Matrix operations, The inverse of a matrix | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 2.1, 2.2 |
6 | Characterization of invertible matrices, Matrix factorizations | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 2.3, 2.5 |
7 | Midterm | |
8 | Introduction to determinants, properties of determinants, | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015).Section 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
9 | Cramer’s rule, volume, and linear transformations, Vector spaces and subspaces | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015).Section 3.3, 4.1 |
10 | Null spaces, column spaces, and linear transformations, Linearly independent sets, bases | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 4.2, 4.3 |
11 | The dimension of a vector space, Rank, Application for Markov chains | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 4.5, 4.6, 4.9 |
12 | Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, The characteristic equation, Diagonalization | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
13 | Diagonalization, Inner product, length, and orthogonality, orthogonal sets | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Sections 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 |
14 | The Gram-Schmidt process, review | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed.( Pearson, 2015). Section 6.4 |
15 | Semester review | |
16 | Final exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | David C.Lay, Stephan R.Lay and Judi J. McDonald, "Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 5th ed. (Pearson, 2015). ISBN-13:978-0321982384 |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
5
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20
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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50
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
6
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50
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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50
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
5
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6
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30
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
0
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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28
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28
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Final Exam |
1
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32
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32
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics. |
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6 | To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering. |
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