Course information
Learning outcomes
After passing the course the student has obtained an understanding of the basic concepts of linear algebra. He/she has theoretical understanding of linear systems, least squares problems and eigenvalue problems.
Content
Basic theoretical concepts in linear algebra. Linear systems, least squares problems and eigenvalue problems.
Teacher
Antti Hannukainen, Vanni Noferini
Study material
All essential material is included in the lecture notes that are available at the course's homepage.
Workload
24+24 (4+4)
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: MS-A00XX Matrix algebra, MS-A02XX Differential and integral calculus 2.
Evaluation
lectures, exercises and course exam OR exam only
Teaching time and location
The teaching time and the location of the course can be found at 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 academic year 2025-2026 is selected
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From the blue bar, click Lecture and open the Groups and teaching times tab to see the teaching time and the location of the course. Exam times can be seen by clicking 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
Substitutes the courses Mat-1.1132, Mat-1.1332, Mat-1.1532, Mat-1.1632, MS-C1340, MS-C1343.
Together with the course MS-C1300 Complex analysis substitutes the course Mat-1.1030.
Together with the course MS-C1300 Complex analysis or the course MS-C1420 Fourier analysis substitutes the course Mat-1.1230.
Online learning environment for the course
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 23.3.2026 at 9.00
Registration for this course ends on 27.4.2026 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
Activating Aalto ID and Multifactor Authentication
You can activate your Aalto User ID the day after the registration and you should activate it no later than the day before the start of the course.
Instructions for activating your Aalto user ID
Once you have activated your Aalto user ID, also enable multifactor authentication. Some of Aalto University's services require multifactor authentication.
Instructions for using Multifactor Authentication
