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 further approval).

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%)

Dates: July 2 - August 31, 2013 (Sat only)

Time: 9:00-17:00

Venue: The University of Hong Kong

Eligibility: Local/ Mainland/ Oversea High School Students

Pre-requisite: Applicants need to obtain good results in a screening test (will be held on June 1, 2013 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/content.php?id=69 or visit http://www.als.hku.hk/summer/, and click "For Secondary School Students", and then "Linear Algebra I", and follow the instructions. Application deadline is March 15, 2013 for non-local students and April 30, 2013 for HKID card holders.

Additional Supporting Documents: Transcripts

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

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