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Course information

Title: Linear Algebra for Software Engineers
Course number: 5033.25
Academic year: 2024-2025
ECTS: 7.50
Level: Bachelor
Faculties: Science and Tecnology
Educations: BSc in Software Engineering
Prerequisites: Upper secondary school with mathematics at B-level.
Language of instruction: The course is taught in Faroese, English and Danish.
Registration: Students on the 2nd semester of B.Sc. in Software Engineering are automatically enrolled. Applicants for an individual course must apply via the Student Affairs Office.
Beginning date: Monday, January 13, 2025
End date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Academic content

Purpose: The purpose with the course is to give the students basic knowledge and skills in linear algebra for use in connection with information and communication technology as well as a foundation for further studies.
Learning outcomes: At the end of the course the student should be able to: • Use matrix calculus and Gauss elimination to solve systems of linear equations. • Analyze and explain the set of solutions in a vector space using the structure theorem. • Use vectors and matrices to describe 3D geometry – as part of this for applications such as computer graphics. • Solve 2D and 3D problems in Euclidean geometry, such as the set of intersection points distance between mathematical objects such as planes and lines. • Be able to use mathematical terminology and reasoning in written form. • Organize cooperation in a group about mathematical subjects and methods for a small project. • Use a symbolic software tool, at the time Maple, to solve and to illustrate mathematical problems.
Content: Systems of linear equations and linear maps. Matrixalgebra. Vektor spaces. Eigenvalue problems. Symmetric and orthogonal matrices. Geometry in 2 and 3 dimensions. Project writing. Usage of Maple.
Learning and teaching approaches: Classroom teaching (80 hours), self studies and written assignments (around 126 hours). The teaching will be in Faroese if it’s sufficient, otherwise English. The literature is primarily English.

Assessment

Assessment method: 3 hour written exam without electronic devices. The grade is based on the exam and the assessment of written assignments, which are weighted 75% and 25% respectively. The reexam is a 3 hour written exam without electronic devices.
Examination (internal/external): External
Grading scale: 7-scale
Exam date/dates: The written examination is set for week 12, 2025. The reexam is set for week 23, 2025.
Deadline for withdrawal from exam: Monday, January 13, 2025

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