SF1624 Algebra and Geometry 7.5 credits

Vectors, matrices, linear equations, Gaussian elimination, vector  geometry with dot product and vector product, determinants, vector spaces, linear independence, bases, change of basis, linear transformations, the least-squares method, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, quadratic forms, orthogonality, inner-product space, Gram-Schmidt's method.

After the course the student should be able to

• use concepts. theorems and methods to solve and present solutions to problems within the parts of linear algebra described by the course content,
• read and comprehend mathematical text.

Basic requirements. 

Announced no later than 4 weeks before the start of the course on the course web page.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The examiner decides, in consultation with KTHs Coordinator of students with disabilities (Funka), about any customized examination for students with documented, lasting disability. 

Written exam, possibly with the possibility of continuous examination.

Maria Saprykina

Tommy Ekola

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Mandatory for first year, can not be read by other students