Course description: Linear algebra has wide applications to diverse areas in natural science, engineering, management and social science. Instructed by university teachers, the course "Linear Algebra I" (MATH2101) will provide gifted secondary school students with the basic concept of linear structure through many concrete examples in the Euclidean spaces. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be awarded six credits if they eventually study in the Faculty of Science at HKU (for other HKU faculties, subject to the approval of individual faculties).

Course contents: Same as a regular university course at HKU, this course will comprise lectures and tutorials. It will cover basic theory of linear algebra in the following areas:

1. Linear Equations and Matrices
2. Vector Geometry
3. Vector Spaces and Linear Transformations

Assessment: Assignments (10%), two midterm tests (40%) and one final exam (50%)

The 2.5-hour final examination will be held on August 15, 2015. No supplementary examination will be offered.

Dates: July 15 - August 15, 2015 (Every Wednesday & Saturday)

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Venue: The University of Hong Kong

Eligibility: Local/ Mainland /Overseas High School Students with (Permanent) Hong Kong Identity Card

Pre-requisite: Pass the screening test (will be held on May 30, 2015 (Saturday)).

Language of Instruction: English

Programme Fee: HK$4,260

Remarks:

1. Students with excellent performance will be granted scholarships. Local students in financial need are eligible to apply for partial or full subsidies (please upload application letter together with supporting documents such as a copy of documentary evidence of government subsidy schemes or a copy of salary slip/income proof within three months through "supporting documents--others").
2. Students with non-Permanent HK Identity Cards may require visas to study in HKU. For student visa and accommodation, please see here.

Programme Webpage: Please visit http://www.als.hku.hk/summer/, and click "For Secondary School Students", and then "2015SC-Linear Algebra I (6 credits)".

Online Application: Please browse http://www.als.hku.hk/summer/, and click "Online Application". Application deadline is May 23, 2015.

Enquiries:
	Dr. Guangyue HAN or Dr. Yuk Kam LAU
	Tel: 28592250     Email: AMGS@maths.hku.hk
	Department of Mathematics, The University of Hong Kong

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• For more information on Linear Algebra in previous years, please click here.