Linear Algebra - Spring 2013

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  • This syllabus is tentative and should not be considered definitive. The instructor reserves the right to modify it to meet the needs of the class. It is the student responsibility to attend class regularly and to make note of any change. Make sure you check the class website for sections covered on the exams, HW problems and announcements.
  • Course Description: Introduction to linear algebra. Systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices, applications.
  • Textbook: Elementary Linear Algebra, 9th Edition, by Kolmna and Hill.
  • Lab Manual: Linear Algebra Labs with Matlab, 3rd Edition, by Hill and Zitarelli.
  • Course Grade: Your couse grade will be determined using the following distributions: homework and quizzes 25%, exam 1 20%, exam 2 20%, final exam 35% .


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• Course Evaluation


• Exam Information
• There will be two exams and a MULTIPLE CHOICE final exam. The dates and sections covered will be posted here. No calculators allowed.
• Exam 1 is (tentatively) scheduled for Friday 15 February, covering lessons 1-15.
• Exam 2 is (tentatively) scheduled for Friday 29 March, covering up to lessons 29.
• Fall 2011 Final Exam here and solutions here.
• Fall 2008 Final Exam here and solutions here.
• Spring 2007 Final Exam here and solutions here. Error in solution 5(iii), the last equation should say 5x+2y=27, not 5x+27=27.
• Another study guide here!
• Final exam is scheduled for Thursday 2 May 3:30pm - 5:30pm in ELLT 116.
• Final Exam Review is scheduled for TBA.


• How Google Finds Your Needle in the Web's Haystack


• Paul's Online Math Notes. Particularly helpful for chapter 8 systems of differential equations. (currently unavailable)


• Gilbert Strang video lectures


• Contrast between null space and column space of a matrix.


• Tentative Schedule, last modified Thursday 3 January.


• Homework
• Most of the homework will be done on WebAssign. There will also be problems to turn in at the beginning of class. The due dates are posted on WebAssign. No late homework will be accepted. Please see the links below for the homework problems and Matlab files. ALL Matlab files must be downloaded into your directory beforehand.
• If you do not have Matlab on your own computer, there are computer labs on campus. You can also visit purdue.edu, click on 'Information Technology', then 'Software Remote'.
• Due dates for Matlab, online problems, and written problems will be posted on Webassign.
• WebAssign
• Helpful WebAssign Slides
• Assignment Sheet
• Matlab Files