Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | |||||
| Course Code | MATH 331 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Linear Algebra | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Linear Algebra | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | |||||
| Level of Course | Select | |||||
| Semester | Fall | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 119 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites |
MATH 137 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | ||||||
| Course Description | This course provides general concepts on linear algebra by covering the following topics: Systems of linear equations and matrices, Gaussian elimination, matrix algebra, inverse of a matrix, elementary matrices, LU-factorization, the determinant of a square matrix, the properties of determinants, Cramer’s rule, vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, change of basis, inner product spaces, orthonormal basis, linear transformations, matrix representations of linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste lineer cebir genel kavramları şu konu başlıkları altında incelenmektedir: Lineer denklem sistemleri ve matrisler, Gauss eliminasyon yöntemi, matris cebri, bir matrisin tersi, elemanter matrisler, LU ayrıştırma, bir kare matrisin determinantı, determinantın özellikleri, Cramer kuralı, vektör uzayları, alt uzaylar, lineer bağımsızlık, baz ve boyut, baz değişimi, iç çarpım uzayları, ortonormal baz, lineer dönüşümler, lineer dönüşümün matris temsili, özdeğerler ve özvektörler, köşegenleştirme. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) solve the systems of linear equations by using Gauss elimination; 2) compute the inverse of a square matrix and solve the systems of linear equations by using matrix inversion; 3) compute the determinant of a matrix and solve the systems of linear equations by using Cramer's rule; 4) comprehend the concepts span, linear independence, basis, and dimension, and apply these concepts to various vector spaces and subspaces; 5) comprehend linear transformations and compute their matrix representations; 6) compute the eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenvectors of a matrix. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | HASAN KÖRÜK , |
| Course Coordinator | BENGİ BİRGİLİ |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. RUKİYE DİDEM TAYLAN |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Matrices and Systems of Equations |
| 2) | Matrices and Systems of Equations |
| 3) | Matrices and Systems of Equations |
| 4) | Matrices and Systems of Equations |
| 5) | Determinants |
| 6) | Determinants |
| 7) | Vector Spaces |
| 8) | Vector Spaces |
| 9) | Vector Spaces |
| 10) | Inner Product Spaces |
| 11) | Linear Transformations |
| 12) | Linear Transformations |
| 13) | Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors |
| 14) | Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors |
| 15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| 16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | David C. Lay et al., Linear Algebra and Its Applications, Pearson, 5th edition/Global edition, 2016. Elementary Linear Algebra, Ron Larson, Cengage Learning, 7th or 8th edition (ebook or hardcopy). | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique. | ||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Online quizzes/HWs will be assigned. | ||||||||||||
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| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
Dr. Hasan Körük Instructor’s office and phone number: A Block-5th Floor / 0212 3953654 Office hours: Monday 10:00-12:00 Email address: korukh@mef.edu.tr Dr. Leyla Parlar Ateş Instructor’s office and phone number: A Block-4th Floor / 0212 3953600 Office hours: Wednesday 13:00-15:00 Email address: atesl@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Classroom participation contributes to 12% of the final grade. Missing a quiz/HW: No make-up will be given. Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, make-up will be given. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Regulations. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |||
| Quiz(zes) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Total Workload | 119 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.8 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||