MA 35100 (Spring 2024, Section 130)\({}^\dagger\)

\(\dagger\) - This is a section of an uncoordinated course, MA 35100. This means that policies, homework, and exams for this course are decided by each section instructor individually. In particular, information on this webpage typically applies only to Section 130.

Instructor

Anurag Sahay

Email: anuragsahay@purdue.edu
Office: MATH 445
Lecture: MWF, 1:30 PM to 2:20 PM in HAMP 2101
Office Hours: MF, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM (or by appointment) in MATH 445.

Grader

Kabir Oluwatobi Idowu

Textbook

The textbook for the course is Linear Algebra, Ideas and Applications (4th Edition) by Richard C. Penney.

The textbook is available via Purdue's library system in both e-copy and hardcopy; please see this link for details about how to access an e-copy. Hardcopies of the book are on reserve at the Mathematical Sciences Library. You are not required to purchase the book or a MyLab subscription for this course.

Course Description

Syllabus

MA 35100 is an 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.

Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics include systems of linear equations; finite dimensional vector spaces; matrices; determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvector applications to analytical geometry.

Prerequisites

Any of Undergraduate level MA 17200, MA 17400, MA 18200, MA 26100, MA 26300, MA 27100 with a Minimum Grade of C-. Not open to students with credit in MA 26500.

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