Uka Tarsadia University

B. Tech.
Semester I

LINEAR ALGEBRA

MT3021

EFFECTIVE FROM July-2021

Syllabus version: 1.00
 Teaching Scheme
Subject
Subject Title Hours Credits
Code
Theory Practical Theory Practical
MT3021 Linear Algebra 3 0 3 0

Theory Practical
Subject Examination Examination Total
Subject Title
Code Marks Marks Marks
Internal External CIE
MT3021 Linear Algebra 40 60 0 100

Objectives of the course:

● To provide deeperunderstanding of vectors and matrices through demonstrating
applications of linear algebra.
● To familiarize the student withorthogonality and determinants.

Course outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to
CO1: Use algebraic skills essential for the study of matrices and Gaussian eliminations.
CO2: Get in depth knowledge of vector spaces with its applications.
CO3: Understand orthogonality and various projections.
CO4: Understand theproperties and applications of determinants.
CO5:Get the numerical skills for computation of Eigen values and Eigen vectors.
CO6: Know positive definite metrices.

Sr. No. Topics Hours

Unit – I
1 Matrices and Gaussian Elimination 8
Introduction, The Geometry of Linear Equations, An Example of
Gaussian Elimination, Matrix Notation and Matrix Multiplication,
Triangular Factors and Row Exchanges, Inverses and Transposes,
Special Matrices and Applications
Unit – II
2 Vector Spaces 8
Vector Spaces, Vector Spaces and Subspaces, Solving Ax = 0 and Ax
= b, Linear Independence, Basis, and Dimension, The Four
Fundamental Subspaces, Graphs and Networks, Linear
Transformations
Unit – III
3 Orthogonality 6
Orthogonal Vectors and Subspaces, Cosines and Projections onto
Lines, Projections and Least Squares, Bases and Gram-Schmidt,
The Fast Fourier Transform
 Unit – IV
4 Determinants 6
Introduction, Properties of the Determinant, Formulas for the
Determinant, Applications of Determinants
Unit – V
5 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 8
Introduction, Diagonalization of a Matrix, Difference Equations
and Powers Ak, Differential Equations and eAt, Complex Matrices,
Transformations
Unit – VI
6 Positive Definite Matrices 9
Minima, Maxima, and Saddle Points, Tests for Positive
Definiteness, Singular Value Decomposition, Minimum Principles,
The Finite Element Method

Text book:
1. Gilbert Strang – “Linear Algebra and its Applications”, Cengage Learning, 2014.

Reference books:
1. Lay David C. – “Linear Algebra and its Applications”, Pearson Education, 2016.
2. H K Dass – “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, S Chand Publishing, 2018.
3. Gilbert Strang – “Linear Algebra and Learning from Data”, Wellesley-Cambridge
Press, 2019.

Course objectives and Course outcomes mapping:

● To provide deeper understanding of vectors and matrices through demonstrating
applications of linear algebra: CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6
● To familiarize the student with orthogonality and determinants: CO3, CO4

Course units and Course outcomes mapping:

Unit Course Outcomes
Unit Name
No. CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6
1 Matrices and Gaussian Elimination 
2 Vector Spaces 
3 Orthogonality 
4 Determinants 
5 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 
6 Positive Definite Matrices 
Programme outcomes:
PO 1: Engineering knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
science, and engineering.
PO 2: Problem analysis: An ability to identify, formulates, and solves engineering
problems.
PO 3: Design/development of solutions: An ability to design a system, component, or
process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
PO 4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: An ability to use the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for solving engineering
problems.
PO 5: Modern tool usage: The broad education and understanding of new
engineering techniques necessary to solve engineering problems.
PO 6: The engineer and society: Achieve professional success with an understanding
and appreciation of ethical behavior, social responsibility, and diversity, both
as individuals and in team environments.
PO 7: Environment and sustainability: Articulate a comprehensive world view that
integrates diverse approaches to sustainability.
PO 8: Ethics: Identify and demonstrate knowledge of ethical values in non-classroom
activities, such as service learning, internships, and field work.
PO 9: Individual and team work: An ability to function effectively as an individual,
and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO 10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities
with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able
to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give/receive clear instructions.
PO 11: Project management and finance: An ability to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these
to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and
in multidisciplinary environments.
PO 12: Life-long learning: A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-
long learning.
Programme outcomes and Course outcomes mapping:
Programme Course Outcomes
Outcomes CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6
PO1      
PO2      
PO3
PO4      
PO5
PO6
PO7
PO8
PO9
PO10
PO11
PO12