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406-0141-AAL 5 Credits MSC D-BAUG

Linear Algebra

Lecturers: PD Dr. Menny Akka Ginosar
Examiners: Dr. Ruedi Suter, Prof. Dr. Alberto Cattaneo, PD Dr. Menny Akka Ginosar
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:24

Abstract

Introduction to Linear Algebra

Objective

Basic knowledge of linear algebra as a tool for solving engineering problems. Understanding of abstract mathematical formulation of technical and scientific problems.

Content

Introduction and linear systems of equations, matrices, quadratic matrices, determinants and traces, general vector spaces, linear mappings, bases, diagonalization, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonal transformations, scalar-product, inner product spaces, Gram-Schmidt process.

Resources

Literature

Strang, Gilbert. Introduction to Linear Algebra. 5th ed., Cambridge University Press, 2021. Larson, Ron. Elementary linear algebra. Nelson Education, 2016.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
3 sheets DIN A4 (= 6 pages) self-authored summary; no pocket calculator. One formulary as specified by the examiner.
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Takes place as a written session examination simultaneously with the session examination for the course unit 401-0141-00L.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Linear Algebra
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 150 h semesterly

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