Study Guide

Objective

- After completing the course, the student is familiar with matrices and their basic properties. The student can perform basic matrix calculations.
- The student knows what is meant by the inverse matrix of a regular matrix. The student can represent a system of linear equations in matrix form.
- The student knows how to perform coordinate transformations using matrices. The student is aware of applications where matrix calculations are utilized.

Content

• Matrix concept and operations
• Inverse matrix
• Matrix representation of a system of linear equations
• Representation of coordinate systems and their transformations
• Utilization of matrices in various applications, especially in robotics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.