MA 26500 (Fall 2023, Section 704)\({}^\dagger\)

\(\dagger\) - This is a section of the coordinated course MA 26500. Please see the syllabus and this webpage for section-specific information, and the ground rules and the coordinated webpage on the math department website for general information. You can also find these important links in the sidebar.

Instructor

Anurag Sahay

Email: anuragsahay@purdue.edu
Office: MATH 445
Lecture: MWF, 8:30 AM to 9:20 AM in UNIV 119
Office Hours: MF, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM (or by appointment) in MATH 445.

Grader

Marissa Munoz

Textbook & Requirements

The textbook for the course is Linear Algebra and its Applications (6th Edition) by David C. Lay, Steven R. Lay, and Judi J. Mcdonald.

MyLab is required for this course; it shall be used for online homework. An e-copy of the textbook is available on MyLab; a hardcopy of the textbook is not required.

Course Description

MA 26500 is a computational introduction to linear algebra, i.e., to the theories of linear equations, matrices and vector spaces. Linear algebra plays a fundamental role in science, engineering and the social sciences, and this course will provide the student a firm basis for the use of such.

Topics include systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; vector spaces; determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization of matrices; and applications.

Coordinated Aspects

As this is a section of a coordinated course, everything in these ground rules apply here. In particular, please refer to the ground rules for information about grading, accommodations for students with disabilities, academic integrity, attendance and course/instructor evaluations. Please also read the statements about Protect Purdue, mental health/wellness, nondiscrimination, and commercial note-taking.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Purdue University strives to make learning experiences accessible to all participants. If you anticipate or experience physical or academic barriers based on disability, you are welcome to let me know so that we can discuss options. You are also encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center at: drc@purdue.edu or by phone at 765-494-1247.

If you have been certified by the Disability Resource Center (DRC) as eligible for accommodations, you should contact your instructor to discuss your accommodations as soon as possible. Here are instructions for sending your Course Accessibility Letter to your instructor: https://www.purdue.edu/drc/students/course-accessibility-letter.php