Republic of the Philippines

University of Antique
College of Teacher Education- Graduate School
Sibalom, Antique

A Course Syllabus
Course No.: Math 202
Descriptive Title: Vectors and Matrix Algebra
Number of Unit: 3
No. Of Hours: 54
I. Course Description
This course discusses the study of matrix algebra, the use of matrices in connection with vectors, elements and function of vector spaces and its
application.

II. Objectives
General Objectives
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to acquire knowledge and skills as well as values in providing worthwhile life experiences to
learners.
Specific Objectives
A. Get overview of the UA-GS goals and objectives and the course for study.
B. Discuss fully the goals of the Philippine Education particularly basic education.
C. Explain how education/learning for life takes place.
D. Operations on matrices and the use of matrices in connection with vectors.
E. Prove vector spaces
F. Solve problems involving vectors

III. Course Outline

Course Content Objectives Learning Assessment Time
Activities Procedure Allotment
A. Introduction
 Mission, Vision, Goals of the University 1. recite the vision, mission, and Lecture/ discussion Ask students to discuss
and College objectives of the university and the Sharing the rules the meaning of 1
 Course Content college the rules and regulations.
 Grading System 2. gain insight with course
 Rules and Regulations requirements, grading system,
university class rules and safety
measures.
 B. Linear Equations
1. Gaussian Elimination and Matrices
2. Gauss Jordan Method
C. Rectangular Systems and Echelon Forms
1. Row echelon form and rank
2. Reduced row echelon form
3. Consistency of linear system
4. Homogeneous systems
5. Nonhomogeneous systems
6. Applications
D. Matrix Algebra
1. Addition and Transposition
2. Linearity
3. Matrix Multiplication
4. Properties of Multiplication
5. Matrix Inversion
6. Inverses of Sums and Sensitivity
7. Determinants
E. Vectors and Scalars
1. Vectors
2. Scalars
3. Application of scalars and vectors
4. Vector Algebra
5. Laws of Vector Algebra
6. Unit Vectors
7. Rectangular Unit Vector
8. Components of a Vector
9. Scalar Fields
10. Vector fields
F. Dot and Cross Products
1. Dot or scalar products
2. Cross or vector products
3. Triple products
4. Reciprocal sets of vectors
solve solutions of linear equations Discussion/ Problem sets, Quiz,
using Gaussian elimination and Reporting Assignment 3
Gauss-Jordan method.
1. define and identify the row Reporting/Discussion Problem sets, Quiz,
echelon form, reduced row Assignment 6
echelon form and its rank
and basic columns.
2. identify solutions of
consistent linear system,
homogeneous system and
non-homogeneous systems.
1. perform operations on Problem sets, Quiz, 9
matrices Reporting/ Assignment
2. identify operation properties Discussion
3. solve determinants of
matrices
1. define vectors and scalars Reporting/Discussion Problem sets, Quiz, 8
2. graph solutions of vectors Assignment
3. solve problems involving
scalars and vectors
4. identify and use the laws of
vector algebra
5. define and find unit and
rectangular unit vectors
6. identify components of a
vector
7. define vector and scalar
fields
Reporting/Discussion Problem sets, Quiz, 9
1. solve the dot, cross and Assignment
triple products of vectors
2. determine the reciprocal
sets of vectors
 G. Vector Spaces 1. prove spaces and subspaces Reporting/Discussion Problem sets, Quiz, 9
1. Spaces and Subspace 2. determine if vectors are Assignment
2. Four fundamental Subspaces linearly independent and its
3. Linear Independence linear transformation.
4. Basis and Dimension 3. identify the basis and
5. Linear Transformations dimensions of vectors.
H. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 1. determine eigenvalue and Reporting/Discussion Problem sets, Quiz, 9
1. Properties of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors eigenvectors Assignment
2. Linearly Independent Eigenvectors 2. identify the properties of
3. The Cayley-Hamilton theorem eigenvalues and
eigenvectors.
3. find the eigenvalues,
eigenvectors, and maximal
set of linearly independent
eigenvectors of matrices
4. verify given matrices using
Cayley-Hamilton theorem
IV. Course Requirements
Attendance, Problem Sets, Quiz, Examinations, and Assignments
Grading System
Exams 40%
Problem sets, Quiz, Assgn, Project 30%
Topic Facilitation/Participation 20%
Attendance/Behavior 10%
Total 100%
V. References
Schwarts, J. T. (1961). Introduction to matrices and vectors. General Publishing Company, Ltd. McGraw Hill, USA.
Meyer, C. D. (2000). Matrix analysis and applied linear algebra. SIAM
Bronson, R. (1989). Schaum’s outline of theory and problems of matrix operation. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. USA
Spielgel M. R. (1959). Schaum’s outline of theory and problems of vector analysis and and introduction to tensor analysis. McGraw-Hill Companies,
Inc. USA
McMahon, D. (2006). Linear Algebra Demystified, A self-teaching guide. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. USA

Prepare by: Approved by:

MARY-AN U. MAGBANUA, PhD RUNATO A. BASAÑES, PhD

Course Facilitator Dean, CTE-GS