SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
MAT1041	Linear Algebra	Spring	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor MAHMOUD JAFARI SHAH BELAGHI
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. SÜREYYA AKYÜZ Assoc. Prof. HALE GONCE KÖÇKEN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİLRÜBA ÖZMEN ERTEKİN Prof. Dr. NAFİZ ARICA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To define matrix operations such as addition, multiplication, inversion and to prove some of related properties; To teach to solve a system of linear equations by using matrices; To give the definitions of a vector space, subspace, base and dimension and to prove some of related theorems; To introduce the notion of a linear map and the types of linear maps (such as injective, surjective and bijective); To teach the matrix representation of linear mappings and proving some of related properties; To construct the space of linear mappings and to give its structural properties; To define the transpose of a linear functional and to prove related properties.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Solve systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion.
2. Carry out matrix operations, including inverses and determinants.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of vector space and subspace.
4. Demonstrate understanding of linear independence, span, and basis.
5. Determine eigenvalues and eigenvectors and solve eigenvalue problems.
6. Apply principles of matrix algebra to linear transformations.

Course Content

Systems of linear equations, matrices; Vector spaces, subspaces, base and dimension, coordinate; Linear mappings, kernel and image subspaces; Matrix representations of linear mappings; Linear functional, transpose of a linear mapping. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	- Introduction to Systems of Linear Equations - Gaussian Elimination and Gauss-Jordan Elimination
2)	- Operations with Matrices - Properties of Matrix Operations
3)	- The Inverse of a Matrix
4)	- The Determinant of a Matrix - Evaluation of a Determinant Using Elementary Operations
5)	- Properties of Determinants
6)	- Vectors in R^n - Vector Spaces \ review.
7)	- Subspaces of Vector Spaces - Spanning Sets and Linear Independence
8)	- Basis and Dimension
9)	- Rank of a Matrix and Systems of Linear Equations
10)	- Introduction to Linear Transformations
11)	- The Kernel and Range of a Linear Transformation
12)	- Matrices for Linear Transformations - Transition Matrices and Similarity \ review.
13)	- Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - Diagonalization
14)	- Symmetric Matrices and Orthogonal Diagonalization

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Elementary Linear Algebra, Howard Anton, Wiley Publishing Co. (2000)
References:	1.Lang, S., "Linear Algebra", Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, (1968). 2.Hoffman, K. M., Kunze R. A., "Linear Algebra", Printice Hall, 2. edition, (1971). 3.Koç, C., "Basic Linear Algebra", Matematik Vakfı, (1995). 4. Lipschutz, S., "Linear Algebra, Schaum’s Outline Series", McGraw-Hill, Inc., (1974). 5.Kolman, B., Hill, D. R., "Introductory Algebra with Applications", Prentice Hall

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 60
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Midterms	2	2	4
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			146

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.