Linear Algebra and Optimization 9 Credits
Course Contents
The course introduces several elements from the linear algebra as well as techniques for linear optimization.The course includes the following elements:
- Systems of simultaneous linear equations and Gauss elimination
- Vectors including the basic operations and some vector geometry
- Matrices and matrix algebra
- Eigenvectors and eigenvalues
- Linear programming
- Graphical solutions to two-dimensional linear programming problems
- The simplex method and sensitivity analysis
- Duality in linear programming
- Examples of computer software for optimization
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and Physics 1, Chemistry 1, Matematics 3c or Physics A, Chemistry A, Matematics D and English 6 or English B in the Swedish upper secondary school system or international equivalent.Level of Education: Undergraduate G1N
Course code/Ladok code: TAOG17
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
Previous and ongoing course occasions
Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Spring
2017:
Mar 20
-
Jun 04
Rate of Study
100%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Course coordinator
Tjavdar Ivanov
Examiner
Tjavdar Ivanov
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
18900kr
Application code
HJ-T7092