CT0001-Linear Algebra and Calculus for Computing

CT0001-Linear Algebra and Calculus for Computing
This course aims to develop your knowledge in the mathematics topics of linear algebra and calculus, which provides the basic mathematics foundation that is necessary for anyone pursuing a computing degree course.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

By the end of this course, you would be able to:

  1. Solve linear equations.
  2. Perform matrix operations and express linear equations in matrix form.
  3. Find the least squares solution of Ax = b.
  4. Perform differentiation, integration operation and solve differential equations.

Course Contents

Linear Equations
Scalars and Vectors, System of linear equations; Row reduction and echelon forms; Vector equations; vector norm
Matrices
Definition of matrices, matrix operations, transpose of a matrix, inverse of a matrix, the matrix equation; Solutions sets of linear equations; Linear independence; The matrix of a linear transformation
Orthogonality
Inner/dot product, length and orthogonality; Orthogonal sets; Orthogonal projections; Least-squares solutions.
Differentiation
Limits and derivatives, differentiation rules, partial derivative, chain rule.
Integration
Indefinite integrals, definite integrals, Fundamental Theorems of Calculus, techniques of integration.
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE)
Solutions of first order linear ODE and second order linear ODE with constant coefficients.

 

Class schedule
(Onli
ne Consultation)
16 September - 25 October
Tuesday (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Final Exam
(Onsite, NTU Campus)#
26 October 2024 Saturday
10 am to 11 am

#Onsite assessment venue at NTU will be announced closer to the final exam date.

Class schedule
(Onli
ne Consultation)
15 Apr - 24 May
Tuesday (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Final Exam
(Onsite, NTU Campus)#
25 May 2024 Saturday
10 am to 11 am

#Onsite assessment venue at NTU will be announced closer to the final exam date.

  • Each module cost S$250.
  • Learners can use their SkillsFuture credits to pay or partially pay for the bridging modules.