Linear Algebra and Optimization 7.5 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, 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 (or the equivalent).
Level of Education: First cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: TAOG19
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Spring 2025: week 13 – week 22 |
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 18750 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-T5055 |