Mathematics: Matrix Theory

Education facts

Code: MATC70

<p>The aim of the course is to convey knowledge about and familiarity with the use of concepts and methods from matrix theory and linear algebra, which are important in applications within many subjects in science, technology, and economy.</p><p>The course comprises:</p> <p>Matrices and determinants. Linear spaces. Spectral theory.The Jordan normal form. Matrix factorizations. Matrix polynomials and matrix functions. Norms. Scalar products. Singular values. Normal matrices. Quadratic and Hermitian forms. The Least Squares method and pseudo inverses.</p>

Entry requirements

General and at least 67.5 higher education credits in mathematics and numerical analysis, including courses corresponding to MATB22 Linear Algebra 2, 7.5 credits, NUMA01 Computational Programming with Python, 7.5 credits and one of the courses MATB13 Discrete Mathematics 7.5 credits and MATB24 Linear Analysis 7.5 credits.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Mathematics: Matrix Theory

  Lund University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %