Department of Mathematics and Physics

Course Title Introduction to Linear Algebra

Course Code MAT-125
Semester Fall 2025
Course Coordinator Dr. Mohammad Monir Uddin ([email protected])
Instructor & Department Information

Instructor's Name Dr. Md. Sumon Hossain (MSHs)

Office Room SAC 1064B
ST: 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM, 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM,
Office Hours
MW: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Email Address [email protected]

Course & Section Information

Prerequisites MAT116
Section 15: 9:40 am – 11:10 am (MW), NAC 207
Class Time &
Section 16: 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm (MW), SAC 208
Location
Section 17: 2:40 pm – 04:10 pm (MW), SAC 208
Credit Hours 3:0

Text Book Elementary Linear Algebra By Howard Anton (11th Edition)

Introduction to Linear Algebra By Gilbert Strang (Third Edition)
Reference Book

Marks Distribution: (Subject to change according to the directives from UGC/NSU)

Assessment Strategy and Grading Scheme

Grading tool Marks

Attendance and class performances 05%
Assignments (At least 3 assignments) 10%
Quizzes (Best 2 quizzes out of at least 3 quizzes) 20%
Midterm 30%
Final Exam 35%

Grading Policies: As per NSU grading policy.

Attendance Policy: As per NSU policy.

Academic Integrity Policy: The Department of Mathematics and Physics does not tolerate academic dishonesty by
its students. At a minimum, students must not be involved in cheating, copyright infringement, submitting the same
work in multiple courses, significant collaboration with other individuals outside of sanctioned group activities, or
fabrication. Students are advised that violations of the Student Integrity Code will be treated seriously, with special
attention given to repeated offenses.

Please see the NSU Student Handbook, Sections: “Disciplinary Actions” and “Procedures and Guidelines”.

Makeup & Exam policy: NO makeup for quizzes and NO Formative assessment will be retaken under any
circumstances. If a student misses the Midterm and/or Final exams due to circumstances beyond their control (official
valid documents are required) and is informed beforehand (if possible), reasonable arrangements may be considered.
Students may get to see/recheck their midterm and Final exam scripts.

Course Short Description

This is an introductory course in linear algebra. The course will introduce the basic concepts and techniques of
linear algebra, along with the insights of its wide applications in physics, economics and social sciences, natural
sciences, and engineering. The course will require the development of theoretical results, which will require the use
of mathematical rigor, algebraic manipulation, and geometry.

This course covers, but is not limited to, the study of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vectors
and vector spaces, basis and dimension of vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and
their applications. Computer software will be used to enhance the learning of the topics and techniques covered.

Course 1. To understand the fundamental properties of matrices including determinants, inverse

Objectives matrices, matrix factorizations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors along with their application, and
linear transformations.
2. Understanding the basic concepts of the system of linear equations, apply the matrix calculus
to solve linear systems of equations.
3. To comprehend the Euclidean n-space, vector spaces, subspaces, and linear span, and
determine the basis and dimension of vector spaces.

Solving problems using computer programming and graphing calculators to gain insight into
the applicability of linear algebra.

Course Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Learning
Outcomes (CO-1) Demonstrate the ability to understand the basic properties of matrices including
determinants, inverse matrices, matrix factorizations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors,
and linear transformations, and the applications of eigenvectors including the
investigation of the diagonalizability of matrices.
(CO-2) Explain the fundamental concepts of the system of linear equations using
geometry and graphs; and apply the matrix calculus to solve linear systems of
equations.
(CO-3) Comprehend the concept of Euclidean n-space, vector spaces, subspaces, and
linear span, and determine the basis and dimension of vector spaces.
(CO-4) Develop problem-solving ability using computer programming and graphing
calculators and have an appreciation of the wide application of this discipline
within the scientific field.

Mapping of Course Outcomes

 CLOs Course Outcomes (CO) Bloom’s taxonomy Delivery Assessment
domain/level methods tools
(C: Cognitive and activities
P: Psychomotor
A:Affective)
CO-1 Demonstrate the ability to understand the C1, C2, C3, C4 Lectures, notes Quiz,
basic properties of matrices including Assignment,
determinants, inverse matrices, matrix Midterms,
factorizations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, Final Exam
and linear transformations, the
applications of eigenvectors including the
investigation of the diagonalizability of
matrices.
CO-2 Explain the fundamental concepts of the C2, C3, P2 Lecture, notes, Assignment,
system of linear equations using geometry group Class
and graphs; and apply the matrix calculus discussion participation,
to solve linear systems of equations. Quiz,
Midterms
CO-3 Comprehend the concept of Euclidean n- C1, C2, C3 Lecture, notes Discussion,
space, vector spaces, subspaces, linear Quiz,
span, and determine the basis and Midterms,
dimension of vector spaces. Final Exam

CO-4 Develop problem solving ability using C2, C3, C6, P3 Lecture, notes, Assignment,
computer programming and graphing group Discussion,
calculators and have an appreciation of the discussion Class
wide application of this discipline within participation
the scientific field.

Contents

Lectur Topics Article no. in Assessment Learning

e the textbook tools Outcome
s
1, 2, 3, Introduction to System of Linear Equations, Gaussian 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Quiz1, CO-1,
4, 5, 6 Eliminations, Matrices and Matrix Operations, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, Assignment I CO-2,
Inverse; Rules of Matrix Arithmetic, 1.8, 1.9 Discussions
Finding the inverse of matrix, Midterm
Diagonal, Triangular and Symmetric Matrices,
Matrix transformation,
Application of linear systems
7, 8, 9, Determinants by Cofactor Expansion, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, Midterm CO-1
10 Evaluating Determinants by Row Reduction, 3.1, 3.2 Assignment I
Properties of Determinant Function, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,
Cramer’s rule, Euclidean vector spaces, norm, dot product
Real Vector spaces, subspaces,
Linear Independence and Dependence, Span
11

Midterm examination
12, 13, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, Discussions, CO-2,
14, 15 Basis, Dimension, Change of Basis, 4.7, 4.8 Quiz 2 CO-3
Row space, column space, Null space, Rank, Nullity Midterm
exam
16, 17, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, Discussions, CO-1,
18, 19 Diagonalization, 5.5, Quiz 3 CO-3
Application: differential equations and dynamical 6.3, 6.4
Final exam,
systems, Gram-Schmidt process,
Assignment
Least squares II
20, 21, Linear transformation, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, Final exam, CO-3
22 Composition and Inverse transformation 8.4 Assignment
Isomorphism, II
Matrices for linear transformation
23, 24 10.2, 10.3, Final exam, CO-4
Applications of Linear Algebra 10.5 Assignment
III

Final Exam (Declared by the Controller of Examinations)