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MATH 2210Q-004 |
David L Gross |
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Applied Linear Algebra |
MSB 107, Ext. 6-1292 |
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www.math.uconn.edu/~dgross/math2210s09
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dgross@math.uconn.edu |
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Spring 2009 |
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Meeting: T,TH 9:30
– 10:45 in MSB 215
Office Hours: M 9:30 11:30 and TU
1:30-2:30 and TH 11:00-12:00 or by appointment
Text: Linear Algebra And It's Applications, updated 3rd
ed. by David C. Lay, Addison-Wesley
Prerequisite: Math 1132Q (116Q) or 1152Q (136Q)
Note: This course is a prerequisite for Math 2310 (215).
Goals & Expectations: The goal for the semester is to learn,
understand and be able to work with the main ideas of linear algebra, including
systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces (concrete and abstract)
and their bases, linear transformations and change of bases matrices,
eigenvectors and eigenvalues, various matrix factorizations, and the
applications of these ideas. This does not only mean that your
should be able to work through a bunch of problems similar to ones seen
in the homework. But that you should have the ability
to articulate the ideas presented in the course in a clear and coherent manner
as well. You should be able to apply the theory in new and imaginative ways.
This course will have concrete and abstract components. Being able to explain
why something is true will constitute a significant part of the course.
Homework:
As I am sure you already know, mathematics is not a
spectator's sport. Homework will be assigned daily,
although it will not be collected, it is expected to be completed by the next
class. You will have e-mail
assignments (posted on the course web page after class) that will be due the
next class day by 7:00 am. These assignments will be just a few questions based
on the reading due for that day - essentially, if you prepare for class by
looking over the material in the book that will be discussed
in class that day, you will do fine on these email assignments.
Exams: There will be two exams, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday,
February 24 and Thursday, April 9. The first exam will cover the first two
chapters and the second exam will cover chapters 3 and 4. There will be a
comprehensive final exam covering material from chapters 1 through 7 (not all
sections will be included). The final is scheduled for
Monday, May 4 at 8:00 am. All exams will be closed notes and closed book.
Quizzes and Worksheets: There will be quizzes and worksheets
throughout the semester; worksheets are done in groups
(and need not be the same groupings each time), quizzes are done
individually.
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Grading: |
Two exams (25% each) |
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Quizzes, Worksheets and Email
Assignments (15%) |
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Final Exam (35%) |
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TENTATIVE SYLLABUS |
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Jan. 20 (Tu) – Feb. 5
(Th)
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Chapter 1 sections 1-9, except
1.6 |
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Feb. 5 (Th)
– Feb. 17 (Tu) |
Chapter 2 sections 1-5 |
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Feb. 19 (Th) |
Review for Exam 1 |
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Feb. 24 (Tu) |
Exam 1 |
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Feb. 26 (Th) – Mar. 5 (Th) |
Chapter 3 |
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Mar. 17 (T) – Apr. 2
(Th) |
Chapter 4 sections 1-7 |
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Apr. 7 (T) |
Review for Exam 2 |
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Apr. 9 (Th)
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Exam 2 |
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Apr. 14 (Tu) – Apr. 16 (Th) |
Chapter 5 sections 1-4 |
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Apr. 21 (Tu) – Apr. 28 (Tu) |
Chapter 6 sections 1-4 |
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Apr. 30 (Th) |
Chapter 7, sections 1 and 4 |
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May 4 (Tu) |
Final Exam, time 8:00 am |
· Classes canceled from Monday, March 9 through Friday, March
13 for Spring Break.
