Linear Algebra (MATH 307) Fall 2008

Textbook : Linear Algebra and its applications, by David C. Lay, Third Edition (Update)

Instructor: Dr. Rajeev Rajaram  Office: SS 211F

Office Hours: MW : 9-10, 11-12; T: 9-11 or by appointment.

Prerequisites: MATH 154 or MATH 254, and MATH 207 or MATH 205.

Learning outcomes: Successful students will be able to:

• Solve a system of linear equations

• Define linear independence of vectors.

• Define Vector space, Linear transformation, relationship between a linear transformation and its matrix

• Compute the dimension and a basis for the range and nullspace of a matrix

• Define and compute the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.

Course Content: Chapters 1-5 from the textbook

Grading Scale: A=90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69

Course Policy:

• General course policy applies.

• An oral exam will be conducted towards the end of the course as part of the course assessment.

• In-class assignments will carry a lot of weight. Assignments will be collected on time. Late submissions will not be encouraged.

• Chapters will be covered in the following order: 1,2,4,3,5, to maintain a continuous flow of concepts.