Math 346/546 Linear Algebra – Fall 2006:
| INSTRUCTOR: | Dr. Hosien S. Moghadam |
| CLASS TIME: | 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM M W F |
| ROOM: | Swart 302 |
| OFFICE: | Swart 105 |
| PHONE: | 424-0069, 424-7410 |
OFFICE HOURS: 11:30 AM -12:30 PM M W F (Others by appointment)
TEXT: Linear Algebra, 4th edition, by Stephen Friedberg, Arnold Insel & Lawrence Spence
Note: TI85 or TI86 calculator is recommended and will be used whenever necessary.
PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 222 and 256 each with a grade of C or better.
COURSE COVERAGE: Chapter 1-5 with some possible omissions and additions when necessary. Also topics from Chapters 6 and 7 if time permits.
Chapter 1…………….............Vector Spaces
Chapter 2...............................Linear Transformation and Matrices
Chapter 3……………………..Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 4……………………..Determinants
Chapter 5……………………..Diagonalization
Additional (if time permits)….Inner Product Spaces & Canonical Forms
EXAMS: There will be three exams, each counts for 30% of your final grade. No make-up exams except for the case of documented illness or emergency, and I should be notified before the exam.
HOMEWORK, QUIZZES & CLASS 10% of the final grade.
PARTICIPATION: Homework will be assigned after each class time. Selected homework problems will be collected and graded. There will be some in-class quizzes. Class participation includes asking and answering questions, regular class attendance, and willingness to do a problem in front of class. No make-up quizzes.
GRADING:
| A | [90-100] |
| AB | [86-89] |
| B | [80-85] |
| BC | [76-79] |
| C | [70-75] |
| CD | [66-69] |
| D | [60-65] |
GOALS: This course is a theoretical development of the fundamental concepts of Linear Algebra. The goals of the course should be mastery of the core topics, focusing on concepts and abstract relationships, discovering new results, illustrating practical applications, being able to apply what you have learned to new situations, and undergraduate research.
REMARKS:
- Problem solutions must be well written and be prepared according to the guidelines for written homework.
- You may be assigned group projects and be asked to make a presentation on your work, as well as to submit a written report.
- You should devote enough time for solving the assigned problems. Do not get behind. Work together and learn from each other. Get help if you need to.
- We will spend some of our class time either working in small groups or discussing problems as a class. You will have ample opportunity to communicate mathematics in written form, orally in class, and in small groups. You are expected to fully participate in the class activities and share your ideas with the class.