Course information
Learning outcomes
After the course the student
- can write systems of linear equations in matrix form
- can solve systems of linear equations in matrix form using Gaussian elimination
- can perform basic matrix operations
- can compute the eigenvalues of a square matrix
- understands the significance of matrix decompositions
Content
Vector computations, matrices and systems of linear equations, eigenvalues.
Teacher
Harri Hakula
Study material
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Workload
24+24 (4+4)
Prerequisites
High school mathematics recommended.
Evaluation
Lectures, exercises and course exam OR exam
Teaching time and location
The teaching time and the location of the course can be found in the Sisu information system.
- The link leads to Completion methods tab of the course page
- From the top of the page (Version drop-down menu), check that the academic year 2026-2027 is selected
- From the blue bar, choose the right teaching and open the Groups and study events tab to see the teaching time and location of the course. To see exam times, click Exam.
Exam instructions at the Open University
The teacher has four (4) weeks to grade the exam submissions starting from the exam date.
Further information
Together with the course MS-A01XX Differential and integral calculus 1 substitutes the courses Mat-1.1010, Mat-1.1210, Mat-1.1310, Mat-1.1410, Mat-1.1510, Mat-1.1610, Mat-1.1710.
Together with the course MS-A01XX Differential and integral calculus 1 or the course MS-A04XX Foundations of discrete mathematics substitutes the course Mat-1.1110.
Substitutes the courses MS-A00XX Matrix algebra.
Online learning environment for the course
The MyCourses online learning environment is a tool for both students and teachers for communication and managing everyday course work. You need an Aalto User ID to log in to the course's MyCourses workspace and participate in teaching.
Digital workspace of the course:
MyCourses
More details on completing the course will be available at MyCourses closer to the start of the course.
Registration and course fee
Registration for Open University courses is done via the link below:
Course registration
Registration for this course starts on 21.9.2026 at 9.00
Registration for this course ends on 24.10.2026 at 23.59
It is not possible to register before the registration period has started or after it has ended.
The number of participants is limited to 5.
This course is organized by the Aalto University School of Science.
The course fee is paid upon registration for each course at a time and it is binding. Familiarize yourself with registration and payment rules as well as other guidelines for students:
Registration, payments and rules
