Department of Mathematics

GC University, Lahore
Course Title:
Course Code:
Course Length:
Credits:

Algebra III (16 Weeks)

MATH-3201
Semester
3 hrs

Course description: This is the course in abstract linear algebra. The majority of follow up courses in
both pure and applied mathematics assume the material covered in this course.

Contents: Vector spaces; sums and direct sums of subspaces of a finite dimensional vector
space, Dimension theorem, linear transformation, null space, image space of linear
transformation, rank and nullity of a linear transformation, relation between rank, nullity and
dimension of domain of a linear transformation, matrix of linear transformation, change of basis,
inner product spaces, projection of a vector along another vector, norm of a vector, Cauchy
Schwartz inequality, Orthogonal and orthonormal basis, similar matrices and diagonalization of
a matrix, Hom(V,W), dimension and basis of Hom(V,W), dual space and dual basis, annihilators.
Prerequisite Course(s): Algebra II

Course goals and performance objectives:

Goal I: Conceptual and practical understanding of modes of learning,
problem solving and creative Inquiry
(20% of Scheduled Learning Activities)
Obj.:

Ability to understand Elementary Concepts of Vector spaces; sums and direct sums of

subspaces of a finite dimensional vector space

Goal II:
Obj.:

Information gathering, reasoning and synthesizing abilities.

(25% of scheduled learning activities)

Ability to understand Dimension theorem, linear transformation, null space, image space of

linear transformation, rank and nullity of a linear transformation, relation between rank,
nullity and dimension of domain of a linear transformation
Goal III:
Obj.:

Knowledge and understanding

(30% of scheduled learning activities)

Ability to understand matrix of linear transformation, change of basis, inner product

spaces, projection of a vector along another vector, norm of a vector, Cauchy Schwartz
inequality
Goal IV:

Reflective, creative and critical dispositions.

(25% of scheduled learning activities)

Obj. : Orthogonal and orthonormal basis, similar matrices and diagonalization of a matrix,

Hom(V, W), dimension and basis of Hom(V,W), dual space and dual basis, annihilators.
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Teaching Learning Strategies:

The formal lectures in the class room by the teacher will be accompanied by class room
discussion. So the students are expected to participate in the class room discussion. Class room
activities may include problem solving techniques related with the subject matter. Students are
required to present a term paper in consultation with the class teacher focusing on the issues of a
topic or problems related to the text. Invited lectures by the expert in the field may also be
arranged and students must attend these lectures.
Time Management Matrix:
Goal 01:
Goal 02:
Goal 03:
Goal 04:

20% - 08 Lectures
25% - 10 Lectures
30% - 12 Lectures
25% - 10 Lectures

Total:

100% - 40 Lectures

Assessment Strategies:
The assessment for curse in a semester will be carried out on the basis of following criteria:
Semester Work
Final Examination

40% - 40 Marks
60% - 60 Marks

Total:

100% - 100 Marks

Semester work includes Quizzes/ Term papers/ projects given by the instructor to the students.

Guidance for term paper:

The students are required to submit term paper in time. The term paper should not merely be
descriptive, must include the backgrounds, motivation, application and related problems. Term papers will
be assessed on the basis of ones analytical, logical thinking and comprehension of the subject. Web based
material should be discouraged.

Recommended Texts:
Axle S J, Linear algebra Done Right, Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics, 1996,
Springer, New York.
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Birkhoff G, Maclane S, A survey of Modern Algebra (4th edition), AKP.

3. Classics Perry WL, Elementary Linear Algebra, 1988, McGraw-Hill, New York.