STA.

TERESA COLLEGE
Bauan, Batangas
College Department

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code Math 120

Course Name Linear Algebra

Course Credits 3 units

Course Description The course provides a basic understanding of vector spaces, including the study of matrices, their properties and
matrix operations. It also covers the application of matrices in systems of linear equations and linear transformations.

Contact Hours/Week 3 hours

Prerequisite Logic and Set Theory
1. Accurately define and appropriately illustrate specific linear algebra concepts.
Course Outcomes 2. Apply the appropriate linear algebra concepts, thinking processes, tools and technologies in solving both
conceptual and real-life problems.
3. Apply the concepts of linear algebra in linear programming.

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COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Timeframe Course Contents / Subject Matter

Week 1 - 4 A. Matrices
Week 5 Preliminary Examination
Week 6 - 7 B. Linear Equations
Week 8 - 9 C. Determinants
Week 10 Midterm Examination
Week 11 - 14 D. Vector Spaces
Week 15 Semi-final Examination
Week 15 - 18 E. Linear Transformations
Week 18 Final Examination

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ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

Course Objectives Summative Assessment Details

Task

1. Accurately define and appropriately Reflective Journals Students will write a piece of writing which allows them to
illustrate specific linear algebra record thoughts and insights about their own learning
concepts. experience. This can be writing about what and how they have
learned and understood a topic. It can also be a review of their
learning process, self-evaluation of their performance and
planning for future learning based on past learning experiences.
End-of-Chapter Type Students will be given numerical practice problems to solve, in
2. Apply the appropriate linear algebra Problems order, after class. These numerical problems are usually over-
concepts, thinking processes, tools and simplified real-life problems calling for direct substitution of
technologies in solving both conceptual values into formulae.
and real-life problems. Students will make an algorithm using linear programming to
3. Apply the concepts of linear algebra in Matrix Calculator make a matrix calculator.
linear programming.

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LEARNING PLAN

Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment of Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table

1. Recognize the I. Matrices

different types
of matrices A. Matrices and Matrix Kolman, B. (1986), Elementary Whole Class
2. Be proficient in Operations Linear Algebra. New York: Discussion Problem Sets Work Sheets
performing MacMillan Publishing Company
various B. Algebraic Properties Lecture Exercises
operations on of Matrix Operations Kolman, B. (1988), Introductory Laptop
matrices and Linear Algebra with Use of Excel to Quizzes 4
applying the C. Special Classes of Applications. New York: demonstrate Module weeks
properties of Matrices MacMillan Publishing Company procedures involving Preliminary
these matrices Exam Microsoft
operations D. The Inverse of a Excel
3. Use matrix Matrix Utilize provided
operations to exercises as
efficiently solve practice in class
linear systems either in group or by
and determine pair
the inverse of a
matrix
4. Appreciate the
concept of
mathematical
proofs and 1 week
reasoning

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Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment of Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table

5. Simplify the II. Linear Equations

elementary A. The Echelon Form of Kolman, B. (1986), Elementary
operations of a Matrix Linear Algebra. New York: Lecture Problem Sets Work Sheets 2
matrices B. Solution of Linear MacMillan Publishing Company weeks
6. Solve linear Systems Discussion Quizzes
system using C. LU Factorization Kolman, B. (1988), Introductory Laptop
Gaussian Linear Algebra with Group Discussion Midterm
elimination, III. Determinants Applications. New York: and Presentation Examination Microsoft
Gauss-Jordan D. Definition and MacMillan Publishing Company Excel
Reduction and Related Concepts
LU E. Properties of
Factorization Determinants
7. Recognize the F. Cofactor Expansion 2
value of G. Inverse of a Matrix weeks
determinants H. Cramer’s Rule
and its
properties
8. Solve the value
of determinants
by expansion
9. Apply the
concept of
determinants in
the field of
sciences

Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
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Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks (ATs) Materials Table

10. Demonstrate IV. Vector Spaces

knowledge and
understanding A. Vector Spaces and Kolman, B. (1986), Elementary Individual or small
of concepts Subspaces Linear Algebra. New York: group exercises Set of
related to B. Linear Combinations MacMillan Publishing Company exercises Laptop 4
vector spaces. and Spanning Sets Whole class weeks
11. Apply C. Linear Indpendence Kolman, B. (1988), Introductory discussions Quizzes Microsoft
appropriate D. Bases and Linear Algebra with Excel
approaches in Dimensions Applications. New York: Ask the Winner – ask Semi-final
solving MacMillan Publishing Company students to silently Examination Geogebra
problems solve the given
related to problem. After Work sheets
vector spaces, revealing the answer,
such as testing instruct those who got
for linear it right to raise their
independence hands (and keep them
and spanning, raised); then all other
and students are to talk to
constructing someone with a
bases. raised hand to better
12. Construct understand the
reasonably question and how to
elegant proofs solve it
to statements
involving
vector spaces.

Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
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13.Demonstrate
understanding
of the concept V. Linear
of linear Transformations Kolman, B. (1986), Elementary Whole Class Exercises/ Laptop
transformations A. Definitions and Linear Algebra. New York: Discussion problem sets 4
and show Examples MacMillan Publishing Company Power point Weeks
proficiency in B. Isomorphisms Lecture Quizzes presentation
determining if a C. Coordinate Vectors Kolman, B. (1988), Introductory
given map is a D. Matrix of a Linear Linear Algebra with Final Work sheets
linear Transformation Applications. New York: Examination
transformation. MacMillan Publishing Company Geogebra
14.Recognize
interrelationship
of concepts and
ideas in
different fields
of mathematics.
15.Show
proficiency in
solving routine
problems on
linear
transformations
16.Appreciate the
concept and
role of proof
and reasoning
and
demonstrate
skill in reading
and writing
proofs

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Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

Mrs. JENNIFER A. REYES Dr. AIDA A. CASAS Dr. RANDY M. BAJA

Instructor Head, Education Department College Dean

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