Ateneo - UPO

Vector spaces and basis, operations between vectors, matrices and operations between matrices, linear systems, linear maps, eigenvalues ​​and eigenvectors, diagonalization of symmetric operators.

Recommended text:

Bramanti, Pagani, Salsa, "Mathematical Analysis 1 with elements of geometry and linear algebra", Ed. Zanichelli.

The text indicated is the same that will be adopted for the course of Mathematics I.

Provide a solid foundation in vector and matrix calculus. The student must be able to face a problem with the right methodological rigour, both in presenting a statement and demonstration of a theoretical result and in solving exercises.

Contents of the Mathematics I course on the main notions of the theory of sets and functions.

The course is organized with lectures with theoretical part and exercises. Each topic of the course is introduced through a discussion which aims to
make it understandable to students as much as possible. In a second moment the basic notions of each topic are introduced; they are
subsequently followed by examples in order to clarify their meaning. The third step is dedicated to the statements of the main theorems and their
proofs. The last part is dedicated to exercises. Active participation in lessons is stimulated through direct questions to students which also aims to understand the level of difficulty encountered by them in following the lessons themselves; students are also invited to propose exercises on topics which, in their view, require further clarification.

In addition to the books suggested for the theory, further material for the preparation of the exam will be provided during the course.

The exam consists of a written test and a subsequent oral test including the topics of both modules of Geometry and Analysis II. The written test usually consists of 4-6 exercises on different topics of the course. In each written test, most of the topics contained in the course are covered. The presence of questions on the theoretical part is not excluded. The oral exam consists of a discussion on the exercises contained in the written test and some final questions on the statements and demonstrations of the main theoretical results. Admission to the oral test is subject to passing the written test with a grade greater than or equal to 16/30; the final grade will be obtained having as a starting point the grade of the written test to which points will be added or subtracted based on the progress of the oral test. Passing the written test, even with full marks, does not guarantee passing the exam in the event of an insufficient oral test.

Vector spaces and basis, operations between vectors, matrices and operations between matrices, linear systems, linear maps, eigenvalues ​​and eigenvectors, diagonalization of symmetric operators.

- Knowledge and understanding: acquisition of the main notions of matrix and vector calculus.
- Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: being able to deduce the main properties of vectors, matrices and functions between vector spaces.
- Ability to learn: the student will have to acquire a certain mastery in the use of logical reasoning and in the application of methodological rigor needed to tackle problems based on mathematical modeling.