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Course Outline BMLA
Course Outline BMLA
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Course Title Business Mathematics and Linear Algebra Course Code MTS-212
Course Contents/Topics
Week
Matrices, Special types, Elementary row operations, Echelon, reduced echelon
form, Rank of matrix, Simultaneous linear equations. Homogeneous system of
linear equations.
01
[Art 1.1] Eg1, Eg2, Eg3, (Ex#1.1: Q1 to Q8)
[Art 1.2] Eg 1 to Eg 4 , Eg6, Eg7 (Homogeneous system) (Ex 1.2: Q5 to Q13, Q16, Q17,
Q18, Q19, Q22, Q23, Q24)
Gauss elimination & Gauss Jordan methods. Elementary Matrices and a Method
for finding A-1, Diagonal, Triangular and Symmetric Matrices.
03 [Art# 2.1] Eg1, Eg2, Eg4, Eg6, Eg7, Eg9 (Ex#2.1: Q11 to Q21)
[Art# 2.2] Eg4, Eg5, Eg6 (Ex #2.2: Q4 to Q11)
Art #2.3 Eg 1 to Eg4 (Ex# 2.3, Q1 to Q5)1
Linear Transformation: Identity Operator, Reflection operator, Projection
operator, Rotation operator, Dilation and Contraction operator
04
[Art 4.2] Eg1, Eg 2, Eg5 (Ex # 4.2 : Q1 to Q15)
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, The Characteristic equation.
05 [Art # 7.1] Eg1, Eg2, Eg3, Eg4, (Ex #7.1: Q1 to Q10)
Diagonalization
06
[Art #7.2] Eg1, Eg2, (Ex # 7.2 : Q2, to Q11)
Economic application: Problems in Production.
14 Revision
SOFTWARES
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read regularly and critically - You will have a text for this course, notes that I will prepare,
and outside references to consult. In order to master the material it is necessary that you read
these materials regularly and critically.
• Attend Class - If you choose to take this course, you’ll need to attend. Some portion of the
material we cover will not be in your text. Don’t decide to take this course without committing
yourself to attending each and every class.
• Complete Problem Sets - The heart of this course is the homework problems. It is in doing
the homework that you will master the material. There will be some homework sets handed out
during the course of the semester. The due date for each homework assignment is firm; no late
homework will be accepted. You should write your answers clearly.
Turn off your cell phones or any other electronic devices before entering the class.
Submit your assignments on time, no assignment will be accepted after the deadline
Instructions / Suggestions For Satisfactory Progress In this Course
On average, most students find at least three hours outside of class for each class hour
necessary for satisfactory learning.
Chapters should be read and homework should be attempted before class.
Do not get behind. You are encouraged to work with other students. Plus, I will be available
during office hours to help you.
Develop a learning habit rather than memorizing.
Work in groups, whenever appropriate.
Be creative in thinking, but stick to the topic assigned for discussions, assignments and
presentations.
Always bring your text Books with you in the class.
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