MA 305-001

Introductory Linear Algebra and Matrices

Instructor:

Name: Michael Medvinsky
Lectures: MTWHF, 11:40am-1:10pm , SAS 2106
Office Hours: MTWHF, right after the class, or by appointment
Office: SAS 3266

Prerequisites:

MA 241 or MA 231 with MA 132.

The course

MA305 is an introductory course in linear algebra. Students will be introduced to matrices and basic concepts such as vector spaces, linear independence, bases, dimension, orthogonality, eigenvalues, reduction of matrices to diagonal forms. Emphasis is given to topics that will be useful in other disciplines.

Credit is not allowed for both MA 305 and MA 405.

Text

Linear Algebra and its Applications, by D.C. Lay, S.R. Lay, J.J. McDonald, 5th ed.., 2016.

Assignments

TBD

Exams:

Dates are fixed. No make up test/exam will be given! Please plan your schedule around these dates now. (The links below are placeholders only, the actual files will appear right in time - eimal me ASAP if not.)
Test I Tuesday May 29 (in class) Practice (Solution) Test Solution
Test II Monday Jum 11 (in class) Practice (Solution) Test Solution
Final Exam Thursday Jun 21 1pm-4pm(in class) Practice (Solution)

ADA Statement

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable accommodations be provided for students with physical, sensory, cognitive, systemic, learning and psychiatric disabilities. Please contact me at the beginning of the semester to discuss any such accommodations for the course.

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