Course detail

Mathematics 1 (G)

FAST-BAA008Acad. year: 2025/2026

Linear algebra (basics of matrix calculus, rank of a matrix, solution of linear systems by Gauss elimination method). Inverse matrix, determinants. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.
Geometrical vectors in three dimensional Euclidean space, operations with vectors. Applications of vector calculus in spherical trigonometry. Vector space, base, dimension, coordinates of a vector. Application of vector calculus in analytic geometry.Real function of one real variable, limit and continuity of a function (basic notions and properties), derivative of a function (geometrical and physical meaning, techniques of differentiation, basic theorems on derivatives, higher order derivatives, sketching the graph of a function, differentials of a function, Taylor expansion of a function).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Irena Hinterleitner, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Mathematics and Descriptive Geometry (MAT)

Entry knowledge

Basics of mathematics as taught at secondary schools. Graphs of elementary functions (powers and roots, quadratic function, direct and indirect proportion, absolute value, trigonometric functions) and basic properties of such functions. Simplifications of algebraic expressions.
Definition of a geometric vector and basics of 3D analytic geometry (parametric equations of a straight line, dot product of vectors and its applications to metric and positional problems). Identifying the the types and basic properties of conics, sketching graphs of conics).

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Being able to compute with matrices, performing elementary transactions, and calculating determinants, solving systems of linear algebraic equations by Gauss elimination method. Getting acquainted with the general properties of geometric vectors, without using coordinates. Knowing all about the dot, cross, and scalar triple products of geometric vectors, understanding their role in spherical trigonometry. Being able to apply such products when solving metric and positional problems in 3D analytic geometry. Understanding the basic ideas of the calculus of one- and two-functions including geometric interpretations of some concepts. Mastering differentiation, being able to sketch the graph of a function.
After passing the course students will have necessary skills for performing operations with vectors defined either generally or by their coordinates. Except this application of vectors in the spherical trigonometry will be deeply explained. The next outpiuts are: application of vector calculus in metrix and positional problems in analytical geometry, operations with matrices and solving systems of linear algebraic equations.
Bringing off basic differential calculus will permit successfully analyse problems of behavior of analytical curves.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

LARSON, Ron, HOSTETLER, Rober, EDWARDS Bruce: Calculus With Analytic Geometry, 8th edition, Brooks Cole, 2005. ISBN: 978-0618502981 (EN)
DLOUHÝ, Oldřich, TRYHUK, Václav: Matematika I, Diferenciální počet funkce jedné reálné proměnné, Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o., Brno 2008. ISBN: 978-80-7204-982-0
CHRASTINOVÁ, Veronika: Matematika I, Modul 3, Vektorová algebra a analytická geometrie, Stavební fakulta, Vysoké učení technické v Brně, Brno 2004. https://intranet.fce.vutbr.cz/pedagog/predmety/opory.asp
NOVOTNÝ, Jiří: Matematika I, Modul 1, Základy lineární algebry, Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o., Brno 2004. ISBN: 978-80-7204-748-2
TRYHUK, Václav, DLOUHÝ, Oldřich: Matematika I, Modul GA01–M01, Vybrané části a aplikace vektorového počtu, Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o., Brno 2004. ISBN: 978-80-7204-526-6

Recommended reading

BEEZER, A. R.: A First Course in Linear Algebra , 2012 http://linear.ups.edu/html/fcla.html (EN)
CORRAL, M.: Elementary Calculus, 2020 https://www.mecmath.net/calculus/index.html (EN)
HEFFERON, J.: Linear Algebra, 2020 https://jheffero.w3.uvm.edu/linearalgebra/book.pdf (EN)
CHERNEY, D., DENTON, T. THOMAS, R.,WALDRON, A.: Linear Algebra, https://www.math.ucdavis.edu/~linear/linear-guest.pdf (EN)
STRANG, G.: Linear algebra and its Aplications https://dn720003.ca.archive.org/0/items/linear-algebra-by-strang-4-th-edition/linear%20algebra%20by%20strang%204%20th%20edition.pdf (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-GK Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Šafařík, Ph.D.
doc. Mgr. Irena Hinterleitner, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • 1. Matrices, systems of linear algebraic equations, Gaussian elimination method.
  • 2. Inverse matrix, determinants.
  • 3. Geometrical vectors in three dimensional Euclidean space, operations with vectors.
  • 4. Applications of vector calculus in spherical trigonometry.
  • 5. Vector space, basis, dimension, coordinates of a vector.
  • 6. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.
  • 7. Application of vector calculus in analytic geometry.
  • 8. Real function of one real variable, explicit and parametric expression of a function. Basic properties of functions. Composite fuction and inverse function. Elementary functions (including inverse trigonometric functions and hyperbolic functions).
  • 9. Polynomials and rational functions.
  • 10. Sequences and their limits, limit and continuity of a function.
  • 11. Derivative of a function, its geometrical and physical meaning, derivation rules. Derivative of a composite function and of an inverse function. Derivatives of elementary functions.
  • 12. Derivatives of higher order, geometrical meaning of first order and second order derivatives for sketching the graph of a function, l Hospital's rule, asymptotes.
  • 13. Properties of functions continuous on an interval. Basic theorems of differential calculus (the Rolle and Lagrange theorems). Differential of a function. Taylor's theorem. Derivative of a function given in a parametric form.

Exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Šafařík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • 1. Geometrical vectors in E3, operations with vectors.
  • 2. Applications of vector calculus in spherical trigonometry.
  • 3. Vector space, base, dimension, coordinates of a vector.
  • 4. Application of vector calculus in analytic geometry.
  • 5. Matrices, systems of linear algebraic equations, Gaussian elimination method.
  • 6. Inverse matrix, determinants.
  • 7. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.
  • 8. Real function of a one real variable, explicit and parametric expression of a function. Basic properties of functions. Composite and inverse functions. Elementary functions.
  • 9. Polynomials and rational functions.
  • 10. Sequences and theirs limits, limit and continuity of a function.
  • 11. Derivative of a function, its geometrical and physical meaning, derivation rules. Derivative of a composite function and of an inverse function. Derivatives of elementary functions.
  • 12. Derivatives of higher order, geometrical meaning of first and second order derivatives for investigation of behavior of a function, l`Hospitals rule, asymptotes.
  • 13. Properties of function, continuous on an interval. Basic theorems of differential calculus. Differential of a function. Taylor’s theorem. Derivative of a function given in a parametric form. Primitive function, Newtons integral, its properties and computation. Riemann’s integral. Integration methods for indefinite and definite integrals.