Linear algebra is one of the most important mathematical courses a student of science or engineering may ever take. This is a course where concepts are at least as important as calculations, and applications are motivating and mind opening.

Types of applications of linear algebra to science and real life cannot be counted. The solutions to numerous problems in physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, medicine, computer graphics, image processing, economics, sociology, etc. require tools from linear algebra.

The Mini Projects are crucial for the course. Each of these small assignments addresses a particular important application. In fact, for Projects 1 to 4, just initial basics of the course (matrices, their properties, matrix operations, linear system of equations, etc.) are required, whereas for the last project knowledge of principal concepts of eigenvalues and eigenvectors (last topic of the course) is needed.

Reminder: The project reports are handed in in classes in accordance with
the Schedule of Events on the Course Information Page.