3.2. Algebra and Number Theory (ANT)

3.2. Algebra and Number Theory (ANT)

Structural properties of mathematical systems including linear systems, abstract algebraic structures, and properties of integers.

Table 3.2: List of KUs in the Algebra and Number Theory area.

3.2.1. ANT/Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations  (Core Tier1: 1 hr, Core Tier2: 1 hr) ↑ Back to top

Matrix factorization and solution of architectural linear systems via LU, QR, Cholesky, and SVD decompositions.
Topics:
Core

  • LU, QR, and Cholesky factorizations for solving architectural linear systems
  • Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) and least squares solutions

Learning Outcomes:
Core:

  1. Solve systems of linear equations arising in structural, circuit, and fluid architectural problems [Usage]
  2. Apply the SVD to solve over-determined systems in data fitting and signal processing [Usage]

3.2.2. ANT/Vector Spaces and Linear Transformations  (Core Tier1: 1 hr, Core Tier2: 1 hr) ↑ Back to top

Vector spaces and linear transformations with applications to architectural coordinate changes.
Topics:
Core

  • Vector spaces, subspaces, bases, and dimension
  • Linear transformations and their matrix representations in coordinate changes

Learning Outcomes:
Core:

  1. Formulate and interpret coordinate system transformations for architectural geometry problems [Assessment]

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