LINEAR ALGEBRA

(Date of document: May 2019)

Course Code : MATB2014/MATB253

Course Status : Core Subject for BEEE/BEPE/BCCE/BME Programs
Level : Degree
Semester Taught : 3
Credit : 4
Pre-requisites : None
Co-requisites : None
Assessments : Final Exam 50%
Midterm Exam 30%
Quizzes 10%
Assignment 10%
Course Description : Students should be able to solve systems of linear equations,
calculate determinants, test for a subspace, show whether a
set of vectors is a basis, find its dimension, find a basis, rank
and nullity for any fundamental matrix spaces, use the Gram-
Schmidt process to find an orthonormal basis, find the
eigenvalues, corresponding eigenvectors and determine
whether the matrix is diagonalizable. Some applications of
linear algebra to engineering are discussed.
Course Objectives : 1. Solve systems of linear equations using Gaussian/Gauss-
Jordan elimination method, Cramer’s Rule and A−1.
2. Find the standard matrix of linear transformations from
n-space to m-space.
3. Determine bases for subspaces of any vector spaces.
4. Construct orthonormal bases using Gram-Schmidt
process for the inner product space.
5. Find eigenvalues and their corresponding eigenvectors to
determine whether the matrix is diagonalizable.
Transferrable Skills : None

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Course Outline :
Chapter 1: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
1.1 Matrices and Matrix Operations
1.2 System of Linear Equations
1.3 Gaussian Elimination
1.4 Properties of Matrix Operations
1.5 Elementary Matrices and Matrix Inverses
1.6 Matrix Inversion
1.7 Diagonal and Triangular matrices
1.8 Application to Graph Theory

Chapter 2: Determinants
2.1 Determinants by Cofactor Expansion
2.2 Determinants by Row Reduction
2.3 Properties of Determinants
2.4 Application to Cryptography

Chapter 3: General Vector Spaces

3.1 Euclidean n-Space
3.2 Vector Space
3.3 Subspaces
3.4 Linear Combinations and Spans
3.5 Linear Independence
3.6 Coordinates and Basis
3.7 Dimension
3.8 Row Space, Column Space and Null Space
3.9 Rank and Nullity of the Fundamental Matrix Spaces

Chapter 4: Linear Transformations

4.1 Functions and Transformations
4.2 Basic Matrix Transformations in R2 and R3
4.3 Further Properties of Matrix Transformations

Chapter 5: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

5.1 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
5.2 Diagonalization

Chapter 6: Inner Product Spaces

6.1 Inner Products
6.2 Orthogonality in Inner Product Spaces
6.3 Gram- Schmidt Orthogonaization Process
References:
1. Fadhilah Abd. Razak, Norshahida Rahman and Yuzainee Md.
Yusoff, Linear Algebra, 1st Edition, Oxford Fajar, 2017.
2. Anton H. and Rorres C., Elementary Linear Algebra,
Applications Version, 11th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2014.

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Course Outcomes :
MQF1 MQF2 MQF2 MQF3c MQF3a MQF5 MQF5 MQF5 MQF3b MQF3d MQF4 MQF4
Course Outcome PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO 11 PO12
a b c a b a b c a b c a b a b a b c a b
(CO1) Solve systems of linear
equations using Gaussian/
Gauss-Jordan elimination,
X
matrix inversion, with
applications to Graph Theory.

(CO2) Evaluate determinants,

matrix inverse using the
adjoint matrix/elementary
row operations, application of X
Cramer's Rule and
Cryptography.

(CO3) Determine subspaces,

linear independence and
spanning for sets of vectors in X
a vector space.

(CO4) Identify bases and

dimensions for any subspaces
X
of the specified vector space.

(CO5) Find the standard

matrix of any linear
transformations from n-space X
to m-space.

(CO6) Find the eigenvalues

and the corresponding
eigenvectors to determine
X
whether the matrix is
diagonalizable.

(CO7) Determine Euclidean X

Inner Products for any vector
spaces and use Gram-
Schmidt's process to

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 construct an orthonormal
basis for the inner product
space.

Assessment – Course Outcomes Matrix :

MQF1 MQF1 MQF1 MQF1 MQF1 MQF1 MQF1
Assessment PO1(b) PO1(b) PO1(b) PO1(a) PO1(a) PO1(b) PO1(b)
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7
Final Exam X X X X X X X
Midterm exam X X
Quizzes/Assignmen X X
X X X X
t

PO & MQF LOD Emphasis :

MQF3
Current MQF1 MQF2 MQF2 MQF3a MQF5 MQF5 MQF5 MQF3b MQF3d MQF4 MQF4
c Total
Coverag
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
e (%)
100 100

Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Cognitive
Psychomotor Affective Total
Current Coverage (%) Low Med High
10.0 90.0 100

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Lecturer’s Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Goh Su Mei
Office Room: BN-3-081
Phone: 03-89287287
E-mail: sumei@uniten.edu.my
Consultation Hours: TBA

What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?

PO are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.

Summary of BEEE/BEPE/BCCE/BME/BCE Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO Program Educational Objectives

No. UNITEN produces EE, EP, CC and ME engineering graduates who:
PEO1 Practicing engineers in electrical/computer and communication/mechanical engineering with the ability to
venture into energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in electrical/computer and communication/mechanical
engineering related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works.

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 BEEE/BEPE/BCCE/BME/BCE Programme Outcomes (PO)

Program Outcomes
PO Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) / Bachelor of
No. Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) / Bachelor of Computer & Communication Engineering (BCCE) /
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements Sub-attributes
a) Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and
electrical/computer & communication/mechanical engineering (C1,C2)
Apply fundamental knowledge of
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and
mathematics, science and
electrical/computer & communication/mechanical engineering
electrical/computer &
PO1 principles in solving engineering problems (C3, C4)
communication/mechanical engineering
c) Solve complex engineering problems by relating/incorporating
principles in solving complex problems
fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and
WA1 (WK1-WK4) [MQF1]
electrical/computer & communication/mechanical engineering
principles (C5,C6)
Identify, formulate, analyse and solve a) Identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer &
complex electrical/computer & communication/mechanical engineering problems (C3, C4)
PO2 communication/mechanical engineering b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex
problems electrical/computer & communication/mechanical engineering
WA2 (WK1-WK4) [MQF2] problems (C5,C6)

a) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer &

communication/mechanical engineering problems with appropriate
Design solutions for complex
consideration for public health and safety (C3, C4)
electrical/computer & communication
b) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer &
/mechanical engineering problems that
communication/mechanical engineering problems with appropriate
PO3 meet specific needs with appropriate
consideration for culture, society, and environment (C3, C4)
consideration for public health and
c) Propose solutions for complex electrical/computer &
safety, culture, society, and environment
communication/mechanical engineering problems that meet specific
WA3 (WK5) [MQF2]
needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety,
culture, society, and environment (C5,C6)

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 Program Outcomes
PO Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) / Bachelor of
No. Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) / Bachelor of Computer & Communication Engineering (BCCE) /
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements Sub-attributes
Conduct investigations, interpret data
a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2)
and provide conclusions in investigating
b) Analyze and interpret data using engineering principles and
complex problems related to
PO4 appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
electrical/computer &
c) Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering problems by
communication/mechanical engineering
employing research methods and data interpretation skills (C5,C6)
WA4 (WK8) [MQF3c]
Create appropriate techniques, select
a) Usage of modern tools to execute electrical/computer &
resources, and apply modern engineering
communication/mechanical engineering activities (P1,P2)
PO5 tools to execute complex engineering
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex engineering
activities
activities (P3,P4)
WA5 (WK6) [MQF3a]
Apply reasoning in assessing societal, a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and cultural issues
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional
and the consequent responsibilities engineering practice (C3, C4)
PO6
relevant to professional engineering b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety issues and the
practice consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering
WA6 (WK7) [MQF5] practice (C3, C4)
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
professional engineering solutions in
PO7 environmental contexts and the need for No sub-attribute (C2,C3)
sustainable development
WA7 (WK7) [MQF5]
Demonstrate commitment to
PO8 professional and ethical principles No sub-attribute (A3)
WA8 (WK7) [MQF5]
Communicate effectively on complex a) Communicate effectively by means of oral presentation (P3)
engineering activities b) Communicate effectively by means of report writing (P3)
PO9
WA10 [MQF3b] c) Communicate effectively by means of oral presentation and/or
report writing on complex engineering activities (P3)

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 Program Outcomes
PO Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) / Bachelor of
No. Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) / Bachelor of Computer & Communication Engineering (BCCE) /
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements Sub-attributes
Function effectively as an individual and
in a group with the capacity to be a
PO10 No sub-attribute (A4)
leader
WA9 [MQF3d]
Acknowledge the need for, and be able to
PO11 engage in life-long learning No sub-attribute (C2)
WA12 [MQF4]
Demonstrate knowledge on project
management principles and a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management principles (C2,C3)
PO12
entrepreneurship skills b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills (C2,C3)
WA11 [MQF4]

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 Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) 2nd Edition

The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education) or the MEB (HE) (Ministry of Higher Education, 2015) is formulated based on the vision and
aspiration of the 11th Malaysia Development Plan (2015 – 2020).
In 2017, a revision to the current Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) was done in response to the call by
Malaysians to make the framework more responsive to better, higher quality and relevant post-secondary education. The MQF 2 nd Edition remains as an
overarching framework for all qualifications from diverse sectors which is based on, and maintains, the structure of the previous framework.
With the 11th Malaysian Development Plans (2015-2020), the scope of MQF refers to qualifications types from two sectors, i.e., academic and Technical and
Vocation Education and Training (TVET) sectors. The Framework, a single and unifying framework of all qualifications in Malaysia, describes the levels of
learning, generic learning outcomes, level descriptors, credits and single qualification title for each level to be applied in both academic and TVET type
qualifications.

Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) 2nd Edition

Cluster of Learning Outcome

Cluster Descriptor for Level 6: Bachelor

MQF1 Describe advanced and comprehensive, theoretical and technical knowledge and demonstrate
relevant skills in a specialized field, or of a multidisciplinary nature related to the field of study, work
Knowledge and and/or practice.
Understanding

MQF2 Demonstrate intellectual independence in the application of knowledge within specific field(s) by
applying critical, analytical and evaluation skills in the field of study/ work/ practice.
Cognitive Skills
Manage, resolve complex applications and handle unpredictable issues with creative and innovative
solution(s).

Apply skill/ knowledge to a range of approaches in the field of study/ work/ practice.

MQF3a Apply a range of essential methods and procedures to solving a broad range of complex problems.
Review, make adjustments and supervise related practices and processes concerning field of
Practical skills specialization.

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MQF3b Convey ideas both in written or oral forms using appropriate and different forms of presentation,
confidently, accurately and coherently in appropriate context in a well-structured manner to a
Interpersonal diversity of audiences.
and
Communication Work together with different people in diverse learning and working communities as well as other
Skills groups locally and internationally.

MQF3c Use a broad range of information, media and technology applications to support study and/or work.
Use and combine numerical and graphical/ visual data for study/ work.
Digital and
Numeracy Skills

MQF3d Work autonomously, and show leadership and professionalism in managing responsibilities within
broad organizational parameters.
Leadership,
Autonomy and Undertake significant levels of work related responsibilities of others as well as self.
Responsibility
Demonstrate decision making capacities and professionalism by working towards pre-determined
goals and outcomes.

Demonstrate accountabilities, especially in professional fields.

MQF4 Engage effectively in self-directed lifelong learning and professional pathways.

Personal and Demonstrate entrepreneurial competency with selected project(s).

Entrepreneurial
Skills Demonstrate an appreciation of broader sociopolitical economic and cultural issues at local/national
and regional level.

MQF5 Demonstrate adherence, and ability to identify ethical issues, make decision ethically, and act
professionally within the varied social and professional environment and practice.
Ethics and
Professionalism Demonstrate a deep familiarity and knowledge of local and global issues relating to science,
technology, business, social, and environmental issues.

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