Mathematics (MATH) 271

Overview

Mathematics 271: Linear Algebra II continues the study of linear algebra from MATH 270.

Outline

Unit 1: Review

Unit 2: General Vector Spaces

Unit 3: Vector Space Structure

Unit 4: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

Unit 5: Linear Transformations I

Unit 6: Linear Transformations II

Unit 7: Two Applications of Linear Algebra

Evaluation

To receive credit for MATH 271, you must achieve a composite course grade of at least “D” (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on both the mid-term and final examinations. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

2 Tutor-marked Exercises (10% each)	Mid-term Exam	Final Exam	Total
20%	40%	40%	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, student manual.
Note: Calculators are not allowed during examinations.

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 271 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