Air University

Faculty of Basic and applied Sciences

Department of Mathematics

SUBJECT: Linear Algebra (MA-201) (Credit Hours: 3-0-3) (Contact Hours: 3/weeks)

Text Book: “Linear Algebra and its Applications”, David C. Lay, Pearson Education, (5th Edition).

Reference Book(s): “Elementary Linear Algebra”, Howard Anton, Chris Rorres, John Wiley and Sons (11th
Edition).

Course Aim: This course is designed to familiarize the students with the basic techniques of solving
systems of linear equations by matrix methods and to teach them the concepts of
abstract vector spaces. It also aims at blending geometry with vector spaces and then
highlighting their applications.

Course Catalogue: Basic Concepts, Matrix Operations, System of Linear Equations, Linear Independence,
Iterative Solutions of Linear Systems, Introduction to Linear Transformations,
Inverse of a Matrix, Matrix Factorization, Application to Computer Graphics,
Introduction to Determinants, Cramer’s Rule, Vector Spaces, Eigen values and its
Applications, Inner Product Spaces, Orthogonality, Diagonalization, The Gram-
Schmidt Process
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Identify solutions of systems of linear equations by Gaussian Elimination and
matrix inversion and carry out matrix operations including inverses and
determinants.

2. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of vector space, subspace, linear

independence, span, basis, and linear transformations.

3. Solve Eigenvalue problems by determining eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

4. Apply principles of Linear Algebra in Engineering problems.

5. Illustrate the use of inner products in finding orthonormal bases.

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COURSE BREAKDOWN / LECTURES PLAN

Week Topic

1 System of Linear Equations, Row Reduction and Echelon Forms.

2 Vector equations, The Matrix Equation Ax = b .

3 Solution Sets of Linear Systems, application of Linear System, Linear

Independence.

4 Introduction to Linear Transformations, The Matrix of Linear

Transformation.

5 Linear Models in Science and Engineering Matrix operations.

6 The Inverse of a Matrix, Characterization of Invertible Matrices,

Partitioned Matrices.

7 Matrix Factorizations. LU factorization

8 Application To Computer Graphics, Determinant, Properties of

Determinants, Cramers Rule.

Mid-Term

9 Vector Spaces and Subspaces, Null Spaces, Column Spaces and Linear
Transformations.

10 Linearly Independent Sets, Bases, Coordinate Systems.

11 The Dimension of a Vector Space, Rank of Matrix, Eigen Vectors and

Eigen Values.

12 The Characteristic Equation, Diagonalization.

13 Inner Product, Length and Orthogonality.

14 Orthogonal Sets, Orthogonal Projections.

15 The Gram-Schmidt Process.

16 Diagonalization of Symmetric Matrices.

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ASSESSMENT:
Quizzes 15%
Home Assignments 5%
Mid Term Examination 35%
Final Examination 45%

Course Instructor : Ms. Ambreen Khan (ambreen.khan@mail.au.edu.pk)

Office: IAA 412
Course Learning Outcomes
Linear Algebra (MA-201)
Credit Hours: 3-0
Semester 3

PLOs/CLOs CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5

PLO 1 Engineering Knowledge   
PLO 2 Problem Analysis  
PLO 3 Design/Development of
Solutions
PLO 4 Investigation
PLO 5 Modern tool usage
PLO 6 The Engineer and Society
PLO 7 Environment and
Sustainability
PLO 8 Ethics
PLO 9 Individual and Team Work
PLO 10 Communication
PLO 11 Project Management
PLO 12 Lifelong Learning

CLO Level PLO Outcome

Identify solutions of systems of linear equations by Gaussian Elimination and
1 C1 1 matrix inversion and carry out matrix operations including inverses and
determinants.
Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of vector space, subspace,
2 C2 1
linear independence, span, and basis.
3 C3 2 Solve Eigenvalue problems by determining eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
4 C3 2 Apply principles of Linear Algebra in Engineering problems.
5 C2 1 Illustrate the use of inner products in finding orthonormal bases.

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