Course Description

This is an introductory course in linear algebra taken up as a major course by students in the mathematics programs. Topics discussed include matrices, vector
spaces, linear transformation and their matrix representation, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and diagonalization.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION DELIVERY PLAN for MATH 2138 – LINEAR ALGEBRA

Course Learning Outcomes Summative (Most) Essential Topics Student Learning Outcomes Formative Assessment Online Instruction E-Learning References
(From Columns A and B) Assessment From Column E (outcomes per most essential Activities Strategies Reference column: F
(Basis of the Final topic) (per most essential topic) (per most essential topic)
Grade) From Column G From columns H and I
(From Columns C,
D, and E)
Students will be able to (1) Written Final Exam. 1. Linear Equations and Matrices 1. Be proficient in performing various 1. Online Quizzes, with a passing score Individual Instruction Reading Presentation slides, and, PDFs uploaded
accurately define and 1.1 Matrices and Matrix Operations operations on matrices and applying of 60% of total items will be taken by Guided Instructions (to be after lecture sessions.Reviewing lecture videos
appropriately illustrate specific Carefully crafted 1.2 Algebraic Properties of Matrix the properties of these operations students at their own pace. Unlimited checked and recorded for provided after lecture sessions.Reading
linear algebra concepts such as compilation of solved Operations 2. Use matrix operations to efficiently retake is possible in case of failures. evaluation) additional link references posted on moodle.
vector spaces and subspaces, linear problems (theoretical 1.3 Special Classes of Matrices solve linear systems and determine Moving on to next lesson is
independence, spanning sets, exercises) that will 1.4 The Echelon Form of a Matrix the inverse of a matrix dependent on passing the quizzes
bases and dimension, linear manifest the 1.5 Equivalent Matrices 3. Appreciate the concept of
1.6 Solutions of Linear Systems
transformation, kernel and range, application of the mathematical proofs and reasoning 2. Problems will be given each week,
concepts learned 1.7 The Inverse of a Matrix and the students will submit the
characteristic polynomials,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and solutions on the following week.
Construct a concept When the instructor has returned the
diagonalizability; and (2) apply the map to illustrate the
appropriate linear algebra solutions, the students will edit these
inter-relationships and the compilation of corrected
concepts, thinking processes, tools among the various
solutions will be submitted at the end
and technologies in solving both concepts and of the semester
conceptual and real-life problems. processes studied in
the course

A well-thought out
solution to a problem
set which requires the
application of the
various concepts
discussed in the
course.
A write-up on a real-
life application of
linear algebra concepts
to solve a specific
problem in fields such
as Chemistry, Physics,
Engineering, Computer
Science and the like.
2. Determinants
2.1 Definition and Related Concepts
2.2 Properties of Determinants
2.3 Cofactor Expansion
2.4 Inverse of a Matrix
2.5 Cramer’s Rule
3. Vector Spaces
3.1 Vector Spaces and Subspaces
3.2 Linear Combinations and
Spanning Sets
3.3 Linear Independence
3.4 Bases and Dimension
1. Apply the definition to evaluate the
determinant of a matrix and establish
the various properties of
determinants.
2. Show proficiency in applying the
properties of determinants in solving
related problems and
3. proving statements about
determinants.
4. Show mastery in using cofactor
expansion to evaluate the
determinants of large matrices
5. Show proficiency in solving linear
systems using Cramer’s rule
1. Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of concepts related to
vector spaces
2. Apply appropriate approaches in
solving problems related to vector
spaces, such as testing for linear
independence and spanning, and
constructing bases.
3. Construct reasonably elegant proofs to
statements involving vector spaces
1. Online Quizzes, with a passing score Individual Instruction Reading Presentation slides, and, PDFs uploaded
of 60% of total items will be taken by Guided Instructions (to be after lecture sessions.Reviewing lecture videos
students at their own pace. Unlimited checked and recorded for provided after lecture sessions.Reading
retake is possible in case of failures. evaluation) additional link references posted on moodle.
Moving on to next lesson is
dependent on passing the quizzes.
2. Problems will be given each week,
and the students will submit the
solutions on the following week.
When the instructor has returned the
solutions, the students will edit these
and the compilation of corrected
solutions will be submitted at the end
of the semester
1. Online Quizzes, with a passing score Individual Instruction Reading Presentation slides, and, PDFs uploaded
of 60% of total items will be taken by Guided Instructions (to be after lecture sessions.Reviewing lecture videos
students at their own pace. Unlimited checked and recorded for provided after lecture sessions.Reading
retake is possible in case of failures. evaluation) additional link references posted on moodle.
Moving on to next lesson is
dependent on passing the quizzes.
2. Problems will be given each week,
and the students will submit the
solutions on the following week.
When the instructor has returned the
solutions, the students will edit these
and the compilation of corrected

4. Linear Transformations
4.1 Definitions and Examples
4.2 Isomorphisms
4.3 Coordinate Vectors
4.4 Matrix of a Linear
Transformation
5. Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors and
Diagonalization
5.1 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
5.2 The Characteristic Polynomial
5.3 Diagonalization
5.4 Inner Product Spaces*
5.5 Diagonalization of Symmetric
Matrices*
1. Demonstrate understanding of the
concept of linear transformations and
show proficiency in determining if a
given map is a linear transformation
2. Recognize interrelationship of
concepts and ideas in different fields
of mathematics.
3. Show proficiency in solving routine
problems on linear transformations
4. Appreciate the concept and role of
proof and reasoning and demonstrate
skill in reading and writing proofs
5. Demonstrate how a matrix can be
used to represent a linear
transformation
1. Appreciate the concept and role of
proof and reasoning and demonstrate
skill in reading and writing proofs
2. Demonstrate proficiency in finding
eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a
matrix, and in determining if a matrix
is diagonalizable.
3. Show proficiency in using the Gram-
Schmidt process to construct an
orthonormal basis.
solutions will be submitted at the end
of the semester
1. Online Quizzes, with a passing score Individual Instruction Reading Presentation slides, and, PDFs uploaded
of 60% of total items will be taken by Guided Instructions (to be after lecture sessions.Reviewing lecture videos
students at their own pace. Unlimited checked and recorded for provided after lecture sessions.Reading
retake is possible in case of failures. evaluation) additional link references posted on moodle.
Moving on to next lesson is
dependent on passing the quizzes.
2. Problems will be given each week,
and the students will submit the
solutions on the following week.
When the instructor has returned the
solutions, the students will edit these
and the compilation of corrected
solutions will be submitted at the end
of the semester
1. Online Quizzes, with a passing score Individual Instruction Reading Presentation slides, and, PDFs uploaded
of 60% of total items will be taken by Guided Instructions (to be after lecture sessions.Reviewing lecture videos
students at their own pace. Unlimited checked and recorded for provided after lecture sessions.Reading
retake is possible in case of failures. evaluation) additional link references posted on moodle.
Moving on to next lesson is
dependent on passing the quizzes.
2. Problems will be given each week,
and the students will submit the
solutions on the following week.
When the instructor has returned the
solutions, the students will edit these
and the compilation of corrected
solutions will be submitted at the end
of the semester