Advanced Mathematics for Gifted Students MATH2101 Linear Algebra I

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 exam will be held on August 30, 2014. No supplementary examination will be offered.

Dates: July 2 - August 31, 2014 (Saturdays only)

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

Venue: The University of Hong Kong

Eligibility: Local/ Mainland/ Overseas High School Students

Pre-requisite: Applicants need to obtain good results in a screening test (will be held on May 31, 2014 (Saturday) for applicants with Hong Kong Identity Cards) given by HKU Department of Mathematics.

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 without HK Identity Cards are required to obtain student visas to study in HKU. For student visa and accommodation, please see here

Programme Webpage and Online Application: Please visit http://www.als.hku.hk/summer/, and click "For Secondary School Students", and then "Linear Algebra I (6 credits)(New for 2014)", and follow the instructions. Application deadline is March 15, 2014 for non-local students and May 25, 2014 for HKID card holders.

Additional Supporting Documents: Transcripts


Enquiries:
   Dr. Guangyue HAN or Dr. Yuk Kam LAU
   Tel: 28592250     Email: AMGS@maths.hku.hk