Matrices

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the properties of determinants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the properties of determinants.

2.

Be able to evaluate determinants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Evaluate a linear set of equations using Cramer's Rule.

  • 2.2.

    Test that a set of equations is consistent.

  • 2.3.

    Solve a given problem involving consistency of a set of equations.

  • 2.4.

    Evaluate a determinant by using the properties of determinants.

3.

Be able to use matrix operations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Perform matrix arithmetic.

  • 3.2.

    Calculate the inverse of a matrix.

  • 3.3.

    Solve a set of linear equations using the determinant and inverse.

  • 3.4.

    Use the Gauss elimination method to solve a given problem.

  • 3.5.

    Determine the eigenvalues of a matrix.

  • 3.6.

    Determine the eigenvectors of a matrix.