Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Engineering Electrical Engineering Department

EE 204 Introduction to Linear Systems

Textbook Gilbert Strang, Introduction to Linear Algebra, Fourth edition

Instructor Omar Asfar

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 Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering Electrical Engineering Department

Topics 1. Introduction to Vectors

Vectors and Linear
Combinations
Lengths and Dot Products
Matrices
2. Solving Linear Equations
Vectors and Linear
Equations
The Idea of Elimination
Elimination Using Matrices
Rules for Matrix Operations
Inverse Matrices
Elimination = Factorization :
A = LU
Transposes and Permutations

3. Vector Spaces and

Subspaces
Spaces of Vectors
The Nullspace of A: Solving
Ax = 0
The Rank and the Row
Reduced Form
The Complete Solution to Ax
=b
Independence, Basis and
Dimension
Dimensions of the Four
Subspaces

4. Orthogonality
Orthogonality of the Four
Subspaces
Projections
Least Squares
Approximations
Orthogonal Bases and Gram-
Schmidt

5. Determinants
The Properties of
Determinants
Permutations and Cofactors
Cramer’s Rule, Inverses, and
Volumes

6. Eigenvalues and
Eigenvectors
Introduction to Eigenvalues
Diagonalizing a Matrix
Applications to Differential
Equations
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Symmetric Matrices
Positive Definite Matrices

7. Chapter 10 of Strang
Complex Vectors and
Matrices
Complex Numbers
Hermitian and Unitary
Matrices

Prepared
Dr. O.R. Asfar
by
Date 2020-02-16

EE210-Electric Circuits I Electrical Engineering Department

 Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering Electrical Engineering Department

Mapping of course (EE210) objectives to program objectives

Program Objectives

Delivery Assessment
Course Objective (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Methods Methods

1. . To develop an understanding of field concepts leading to the Homework,

Lectures,
derivation of Maxwell’s equations in point form and integral form. tutorials.
quizzes, X X
Exams.

2 To apply Maxwell’s equations in integral form to calculate electric Lectures,

Homework,
and magnetic fields of symmetrical charge distributions in Cartesian, quizzes, X X
tutorials.
cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Exams.
3. Ability to solve boundary-value problems of symmetrical charge Homework,
Lectures,
quizzes, X X X
distributions. tutorials.
Exams.
4.Ability to calculate capacitance and inductance of devices having
symmetrical configurations.
Homework,
Lectures,
quizzes, X X
5. Understand Faraday’s law of induction, Maxwell's displacement tutorials.
Exams.
current and Maxwell’s equations in integral and differential form.

ABET a-k Engineering and Technology program objectives

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) An ability to design and conduct
experiments, to analyze and interpret
data
(c) An ability to design a system,
component, or process to meet desired
needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-
disciplinary teams
(e) An ability to identify, formulate,
and solve engineering problems
(f) An understanding of professional and
ethical responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
(h) The broad education necessary to
understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global and societal
context
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an
ability to engage in life-long
learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) An ability to use the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice

EE210-Electric Circuits I Electrical Engineering Department

 Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering Electrical Engineering Department

EE210-Electric Circuits I Electrical Engineering Department