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Linear Algebra
Lineare Algebra
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:51
Abstract
Introduction to linear algebra: vectors and matrices, solving systems of linear equations, vector spaces and subspaces, orthogonality and least squares, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, singular value decomposition and linear transformations. Applications in and links to computer science will be presented in parallel.
Objective
- Understand and apply fundamental concepts of linear algebra - Learn about applications of linear algebra in computer science
Content
Vectors and matrices, solving systems of linear equations, vector spaces and subspaces, orthogonality and least squares, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, singular value decomposition and linear transformations. Applications in and links to computer science.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Will be handed out at the start of the semester.
Literature
Gilbert Strang, Introduction to Linear Algebra, 6th Edition, Wellesley - Cambridge Press. Further literature and links can be found on the course webpage.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Webseite der Vorlesung
- Literature
- Skript part I, by Bernd Gärtner
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- 6 A4-Seiten Notizen oder 3 doppelseitige A4 Notizen (mit LaTeX oder Ähnlichem erfasste und gedruckte Notizen sind erlaubt; sie sollten ohne Lupe lesbar sein); ein Wörterbuch (Deutsch-Englisch oder andere Fremdsprache); kein Taschenrechner.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Lineare Algebra
Vorlesung im HG F7 mit Videoübertragung ins HG F5.
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4 h weekly |
| exercise |
Lineare Algebra
Groups are selected in myStudies.
Do 8-10, Do 16-18 oder Fr 14-16 gemäss Gruppeneinteilung
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE-Veranstaltungen werden kommuniziert.
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2 h weekly |