Mathematics (MATH) 270

Overview

MATH 270 is suggested for students in the Science and Administrative Studies programs. The course covers systems of linear equations, matrices, vectors in two and three dimensions, linear vector spaces, and applications of linear algebra including the simplex method.

Outline

Unit 1: Systems of Linear Equations

Unit 2: Matrix Arithmetic

Unit 3: Elementary Matrices and the Matrix Inverse

Unit 4: Determinants I: Cofactor Expansion and Cramer's Rule

Unit 5: Determinants II: Further Properties

Unit 6: Vectors in Two and Three Dimensions

Unit 7: Lines and Planes in Three Dimensions

Unit 8: Introduction to Vector Spaces

Unit 9: General Vector Spaces

Unit 10: Linear Programming: Geometric Method

Evaluation

To receive credit for MATH 270, you must achieve a course composite mark of at least “D” (50 percent) with a grade of at least 50 percent on both the mid-term and final examinations.

Exam 1	Exam 2	Total
50%	50%	100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Other Materials

The course materials include a study guide, and a student manual.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the MATH 270 challenge registration, you must complete the two parts of the challenge exam and achieve a grade of at least “D” (50 percent) on both parts.

Part 1: Exam	Part 2: Exam	Total
50%	50%	100%

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form