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Elementary Linear Algebra and Complex NUmbers NCHE

The document outlines the syllabus for the BSc. Degree in Education program at Lilongwe University, specifically for the Mathematics module MAT 32202, focusing on Elementary Linear Algebra and Complex Numbers. The course spans 15 weeks with a mix of lectures, tutorials, and independent study, aiming to equip students with knowledge on conics, complex numbers, and vectors. Key learning outcomes include solving linear equations, performing algebraic operations on complex numbers, and applying vector concepts in geometry and physics.

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Elementary Linear Algebra and Complex NUmbers NCHE

The document outlines the syllabus for the BSc. Degree in Education program at Lilongwe University, specifically for the Mathematics module MAT 32202, focusing on Elementary Linear Algebra and Complex Numbers. The course spans 15 weeks with a mix of lectures, tutorials, and independent study, aiming to equip students with knowledge on conics, complex numbers, and vectors. Key learning outcomes include solving linear equations, performing algebraic operations on complex numbers, and applying vector concepts in geometry and physics.

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LILONGWE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

BUNDA COLLEGE
BASIC SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
SYLLABUS

1. PROGRAMME: BSc. Degree in Education

2. PRESENTED TO: Senate

3. PRESENTED BY : Faculty of Agriculture

4. SUBJECT: Mathematics

5. YEAR/LEVEL OF STUDY: Two

6. MODULE TITLE: Elementary Linear Algebra and Complex Numbers

7. COURSE CODE : MAT 32202

8. DURATION : 15 weeks

9. LECTURES HOURS PER WEEK: Three

10. TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK : One

11. PRACTICAL HOURS PER WEEK: None

12. STUDENT INDEPENDENT LEARNING HOURS PER WEEK : 9

13. TOTAL MODULE CREDITS :

14. PREREQUISITE MODULES : MAT 31101

15. COREQUISITE MODULE : None

16. DELIVERY METHODS

16.1 Mode of Delivery : Both Face to face and ODL

16.2 Teaching methods : lectures, seminars, tutorials


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16.3 Assessment weighting : 60% Examination and 40% Continuous

17. AIM(S) OF THE COURSE

To provide students with knowledge on conics, complex numbers and vectors which is
required in future mathematics and other science courses.

18. LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course students should be able to:

a) Determine equations for the conics; parabola, ellipse and hyperbola


b) Perform algebraic operations on complex numbers
c) Perform the algebra of vectors
d) Apply vectors in geometry and physics
e) Solve systems of linear equations using matrix methods

19. TOPICS OF STUDY

a) Conic Sections

i. The parabola
ii. The ellipse
iii. The hyperbola
iv. Polar equations of conic sections

b) Complex Numbers
i. Definition, real and imaginary parts
ii. Equating real and imaginary parts
iii. The argand diagram (complex plane, real and imaginary axes), the polar form
(modulus, argument)
iv. De Moivre’s theorem, complex conjugates
v. Exponential and trigonometric functions: Definition of e i Ɵ, cosine and sine in
terms of exponentials

c) Vectors
i. Vector algebra: Vectors in two and three dimensions, addition, subtraction,
parallelogram law, components (unit vectors)
ii. Vector products: dot and cross product.
iii. Equations of straight lines and planes in 2 and 3 dimensions.

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iv. Applications to geometry and physics.

d) Linear equations in algebra


i. Review of matrices; determinants, inverses
ii. Systems of linear equations
iii. Row reduction and echelon form
iv. Vector equations
v. The matrix equation Ax = B
vi. Gauss – Jordan eliminations
vii. Applications of linear equations
viii. Linear combinations; linear dependence and independence
ix. Introduction to linear transformations
x. Matrix of linear transformations

20. PRESCRIBED TEXTS

i. Heng, H.H., Cheng, K., & Talbert, J.F. (2005). Additional mathematics. London:
Longman.
ii. Poole D. (2003). Linear Algebra: A modern introduction. USA. Brooks/Cole

21. RECOMMENDED TEXTS/READINGS

a) Blitzer, R.F. (2012). College algebra (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
b) Sulivan M. (2002). Algebra and Trigonometry (9th ed.). Boston: Pearson
c) Swokowski, E.W., Cole, J.A. (2011). Algebra and trigonometry with analytic
geometry (13th ed). Boston: Cengage Learning.

This course /module specification was approved by Senate on ………………………………

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