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Linear Algebra

Lineare Algebra

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Walter Gander, Prof. em. Dr. Martin Gutknecht
VVZ CR 3.82

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:28

Abstract

Application oriented introduction to linear algebra (vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices) , matrix decompositions (LU, QR, eigenvalue, and singular value decomposition), and the difficulties of numerical computations. Introduction to the programming environment Matlab.

Objective

Application oriented introduction to linear algebra (vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices) , matrix decompositions (LU, QR, eigenvalue, and singular value decomposition), and the difficulties of numerical computations. Introduction to the programming environment Matlab.

Content

Linear Algebra: Linear systems of equations, vectors and matrices, norms and scalar products, LU decomposition, vector spaces and linear transformations, least squares problems, QR decomposition, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, singular value decomposition, applications. Numerical aspects: Roundoff errors, IEEE arithmetic, condition of a problem, stability of algorithms.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script "Linear Algebra" (Gutknecht) in German, with English expressions for all technical terms; script "Finite Arithmetic" (Gander).

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
12 A4-Seiten handgeschriebene Notizen; kein Taschenrechner.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Lineare Algebra
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (HG E 7)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG E 3)
4 h weekly
exercise Lineare Algebra
  • Thu 13:15-15:00 (HG E 41)
  • Thu 13:15-15:00 (IFW B 42)
  • Thu 13:15-15:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Thu 13:15-15:00 (ML J 34.1)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (CHN C 14)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (HG D 5.2)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (HG E 21)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (IFW B 42)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (ML H 43)
2 h weekly

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