Linear algebra

Content
Basic theoretical concepts in linear algebra. Linear systems, least squares problems and eigenvalue problems.

Teacher
Vanni Noferini 

Study material
All essential material is included in the lecture notes that are available at the course's homepage.

Online learning environment for the course & Activating Aalto ID

MyCourses online learning environment is a tool for both students and teachers for communication and managing everyday course work. You need an Aalto User ID to log in to the course's MyCourses workspace and participate in teaching. You can activate your Aalto User ID the day after the registration and you should activate it no later than the day before the start of the course.Instructions for activating your Aalto User IDDigital workspace of the course:
MyCourses

More details on completing the course will be available at MyCourses closer to the start of the course.

Learning outcomes
After passing the course the student has obtained an understanding of the basic concepts of linear algebra. He/she has theoretical understanding of linear systems, least squares problems and eigenvalue problems.

Workload
24+24 (4+4)

Prerequisites
MS-A00XX Matrix algebra, MS-A02XX Differential and integral calculus 2.

Evaluation
lectures, exercises and course exam OR exam only

Teaching time and location

The teaching time and the location of the course can be found at Sisu information system

1. The link leads to Completion methods tab of the course page  
2. From the top of the page (Version drop-down menu), check that academic year 2023-2024 is selected  

3. From the blue bar, click Lecture and open the Groups and teaching times tabto see the teaching time and the location of the course. Exam times can be seen by clicking Exam.
    

   Exam instructions at the Open University

Registration and course fee

Registration for Open University courses is done in Sisu-service. 

Course registration

Registration for this course starts on 25.3.2024 at 9.00  
Registration for this course ends on 29.4.2024 at 23.59

The number of participants is limited to 5.

This course is organized by the Aalto University School of Science. 

The course fee is paid upon registration for each course at a time and it is binding. Familiarize yourself with registration and payment rules as well as other guidelines for students:
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Further information

If you need individual study arrangements in order to attend a course, contact the Open University office ([email protected]) in good time, at least 14 days before the start date of the course or the examination date. Further information individual study arrangements https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-university-open-university/individual-study-arrangements-at-the-open-university.