Course: Algebra 1

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Course title Algebra 1
Course code KAG/ALG1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Cenker Václav, Mgr.
  • Botur Michal, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Emanovský Petr, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
2. Matrices: Operations with matrices, vector space of matrices, ring of square matrices. 3. Determinants: Definition, calculation of determinants. 4. Vector spaces: Subspace, subspace generated by a set, basis, dimension. 5. Systems of equations: Homogeneous and nonhomogeneous systems and their solutions, the Frobenius theorem, Gauss elimination, the Cramer rule. 6. Homomorphisms and isomorphisms of vector spaces: Arithmetical vector spaces and their importance for description of vector spaces, coordinates of vectors according to a given basis, transformation of coordinates as consequense of change of basis, matrix of transformation, matrix of endomorphism.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Understand bases of linear algebra, to master solving the typical tasks.
3. Aplication Students obtain ability to apply knowledge of linear algebra for solving of particular mathematical problems.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Credit: the student has to pass one written test (i.e. to obtain at least half of the possible points in the test). Exam: the student has to understand the subject and be able to prove the principal results.
Recommended literature
  • Bican, L. (2000). Lineární algebra a geometrie. Praha, Academia.
  • Bican L. (1979). Lineární algebra. SNTL Praha.
  • Blažek J. (1985). Algebra a teoretická aritmetika I. SPN Praha.
  • Hort D., Rachůnek J. (2003). Algebra I. UP Olomouc.
  • Katriňák T. (1985). Algebra a teoretická aritmetika (1). Alfa Bratislava.
  • Waerden, L. (1971). Algebra I. Springer-Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Mathematics for Education (2023) Category: Mathematics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter