Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
Driven primarily through the lens of linear algebra, this unit provides an abstract development of standard algebraic structures: groups, rings, fields, and vector spaces. Topics include: linear transformations, non-singularity and invertibility; isomorphism and homomorphism theorems; the algebra of linear transformations; polynomial ideals and the division algorithm; determinants and permutations; invariant subspaces, projection operators, minimal polynomials and the primary decomposition theorem.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Algebra 3 |
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| Unit code | KMA351 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Mathematics |
| Coordinator | |
| Teaching staff | Dr Jeremy Sumner |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Mutual Exclusions
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial |
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| Assessment | 3-hr exam (60%), mid-semester test (20%), assignments (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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