Republic of the Philippines

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

SAMAR COLLEGE
Catbalogan City, Samar
Tel. Nos. (055) 251-3021, 543-8381,
Fax (055) 251-3021

Outcome Based Education (OBE) Syllabus

I. Subject Code : Math 414

II. Course Descriptive Title : Linear Algebra
III. Credit Units : 3 Units
IV. Professor/Instructor : Jowella Mae G. Algar, LPT
V. Course Prerequisite : Logic and Set Theory
VI. Academic Term and
School Year : 1st Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024

VII. Vision and Mission of Samar College:

SAMAR COLLEGE VISION

We are the leading center of learning in the island of Samar. We take pride being
the school of first choice by the students where they can fully attain academic and
personal achievements through affordable education, excellent instruction, and state-of-
the-art facilities in a values-driven educational system.

SAMAR COLLEGE MISSION

Samar College is a community-based, privately owned learning institution that
provides quality basic, tertiary and graduate education to students of Samar Island and its
neighboring communities. We commit to help our students improve their quality of life
by delivering affordable, values-driven, industry-relevant curricular programs that
produce globally competitive, innovative, service-oriented and God-fearing citizens who
contribute to the progress of society.

VIII. College Objectives:

1. We adhere to the highest standards of work and personal ethics;

2. We provide avenues for advancement and give due recognition and reward for
individual and collective contribution;
3. We work for the greater good of all who belong to the community we operate in
by going beyond call of duty;
4. We help find meaning in life through education.

IX. Institutional Graduate Outcomes:

Institutional Graduate Outcomes Attributes Link to MV-CV

Common to all programs in all types of school

1. Articulate and discuss the latest

development in the specific field of Communicator Globally Competitive
practice. Excellence
Innovative

2. Communicate effectively in writing,

 speaking, and presenting using culturally Communicator Excellence
appropriate language. Globally Competitive

3. Work effectively in teams, in collaboration Competitive

with other disciplines and multi-cultural Technical and Globally Competitive
teams. Organizational Leadership Excellence
Service-Oriented

4. Practice the profession in accordance with

existing laws, social, moral, and/or ethical Competitive Service-Oriented
responsibility. Service-Oriented

5. Act as responsible citizen and show pride of

being Filipino by preserving and promoting Values-Driven
God-fearing
Filipino historical and cultural heritage.

6. Demonstrate competence to conduct

Globally Competitive
research. Competitive/Critical and
Innovative
Rational Thinkers
Excellence

7. Demonstrate competence and commitment

to develop appropriate technological Technical and
services in response to national, regional Organizational Leadership/ Service-Oriented
and local development. Service-Oriented Committed

Common to Samar College Graduates

8. Apply effectively the four macro skills in a Communicator Globally Competitive

language situation. Excellence

9. Meet the standards of industries both local

and international requiring manpower skills Competitive Innovative
and competencies.
10. Critique and analyze possible problems and Critical and Rational Innovative
alternative solutions. Thinkers

11. Sustain self-assessment for personal and

professional growth and development. Lifelong Learner Globally competitive

12. Commit to a high standard of work ethics in Service-Oriented Committed

service to community.

13. Create linkages with private and public Technical and Service-Oriented
organizations to address societal problems Organizational Leadership Excellence
and needs.
14. Develop morally upright individuals who
God-fearing
are committed to work for the greater good. Values-Driven

X. Course Description:

The course provides a basic understanding of vector spaces, including the study of
matrices, their properties and matrix operations. It also covers the application of matrices in
systems of linear equations and linear transformation.
 XI. Course Outcomes:

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:

XII. Core Values to be Developed:

Core values to be developed are as follows: Integrity, Honesty, Respect,

concern for others, Passion for Excellence, Dedication to service, God-fearing and
Principle-centered.

XIII. Course Content:

Topics/Units of Work Time frame/allotment

PRELIM

1. COURSE ORIENTATION 1 hour

1.1 College Mission, Vision, goals and
Objectives
1.2 College Goals and Program Objectives

2. ORIENTATION 1 hour
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classroom Rules/Policies

3. SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATION 8 hours

3.1 Introduction to Systems of Linear Equation
3.1.1 Linear Equations In n Variables
3.1.2 Systems of Linear Equation
3.1.3 Solving a System of Linear Equations
3.2 Gaussian Elimination and Gauss-Jordan
Elimination
3.2.1 Gaussian Elimination with Back-Substitution
3.2.2 Gauss-Jordan Elimination

PRELIM EXAMINATION 1 hour

MIDTERM

4. MATRICES 8 hours
4.1 Operations with Matrices
4.2 Properties of Matrix Operations
4.3 The Inverse of a Matrix
4.4 Elementary Matrices

5. DETERMINANTS 6 hours
5.1 The Determinant of a Matrix
5.2 Determinants and Elementary Operations
5.3 Properties of Determinants
 MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1 hour

PRE-FINALS

6. VECTOR SPACES 14 hours

6.1 Vectors in Rn
6.2 Vector spaces
6.3 Subspaces of Vector Spaces
6.4 Spanning Sets and Linear Independence
6.5 Basis and Dimension
6.6 Rank of a Matrix and Systems of Linear Equation
6.7 Coordinates and Change of Basis

PRE-FINALS EXAMINATION 1 hour

FINALS

7. LINEAR TRANSFORMATIONS 6 hours

7.1 Introduction to Linear Transformation
7.2 The Kernel and Range of Linear Transformation
7.3 Matrices for Linear Transformations
7.4 Transition Matrices and Similarity

8. EIGENVALUES AND EIGENVECTORS 6 hours

8.1 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
8.2 Diagonalization
8.3 Symmetric Matrices and Orthogonal
Diagonalization

FINAL EXAMINATION 1 hour

Total Number of Hours 54 hours

XIV. Detailed Learning Plan:

See attached file

XV. Suggested References and Suggested Instruction Materials:

a. Suggested References

b. Suggested Instructional Materials

The following instructional materials are necessary to make the contents of the
course very much understandable to the students: photocopies, handouts of
selected topics, white board, transparencies and LCD presentation.

XVI. Course Requirements:

 The following are the suggested requirements for the course Mathematics in the
Modern World (COEd GE5), subjects to some modifications depending on the situation
and necessities of the course and the students:
1. Major Examinations
2. Quizzes/ Summative per period
3. Recitation/Assignments
4. Projects/Problem sets

XVII. Methodologies/Strategies

1. Lecture Method using the following materials

a. Calculator
b. OHP
c. Power Point Presentation
d. LCD
e. Desktop or Laptops
f. White Board
2. Cooperative and Learning Group
3. Participative Model
4. Inductive Method
5. Deductive Method
6. Inquiry Method
7. Project Method

XVIII. Grading System/Evaluation Parameters/ Measures:

The following are the different areas in which students in the course will
be rated as to their performance:

Major Examination 30%

Reportorial 30%
Summative Test 20%
Quizzes/ Class Participation 15%
Attendance 5%
Total 100%
Equivalent Rating = (Score/Number of Items) x 40 + 60
Final Rating = ¼(Prelim grade) + ¼(Midterm grade)
+ ¼(Pre-final grade) + ¼(Final Grade)
XIX. Classroom Policies:
1. Academic honesty is expected at all times. Any student found to have engaged in
academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, or collusion is subject to disciplinary
sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook.
2. Students with special needs are given priority I the seating arrangement in front.
3. Attendance is checked every session. Any student who comes after the 15-minute
grace period will be marked absent.
4. Proper decorum should be observed as dignified teachers.
5. Intellectual discussion is highly encouraged.
6. Attend the class with complete uniform and I.D.
7. Class requirements should be passed on time. Late papers/documents will be deducted
with the corresponding points agreed by the class.
XX. Consultation Hours:
Mrs. Algar

Time/Day Room

1:00-2:00 PM/TTh FH-1

Prepared by:

JOWELLA MAE G. ALGAR

College Instructor

Noted by:

NIMFA R. TORREMORO, PH.D.

Dean, College of Education

Recommending Approval:

MELDRITO B. VALLES, PH.D.

Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, College OF Arts and Sciences

Approved by:

PEDRITO G. PADILLA, PH.D.

Senior Vice-President for Academic Programs