Linear Algebra Syllabus

LINEAR ALGEBRA

Fall, 2007 Syllabus MTH 3331

Instructor: Dr. Sergey Belyi e-mail: sbelyi@troy.edu

Time: 9:00-9:50 MWF MSCX 224

Office Hours: 8:00-9:00, 10:00-11:00, MWF at MSCX 235-B, ext. 3467

Text:Elementary Linear Algebra, by Larson, Edwards, Falvo, 5th Edition

Class Web Site: http://spectrum.troy.edu/~belyi/linalg/

Catalog Description:We will cover Chapters 1 - 4, 7. Matrix algebra, systems of equations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Prerequisite: MTH 1126 or permission of instructor

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Understand matrix notation and the different matrix forms.

2. Be able to interpret and perform matrix operations.

3. Understand determinants and their properties.

4. Understand vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimensions.

5. Be able to solve systems of equations and solve application problems

6. Understand orthogonality and the Gram-Shmidt orthogonalization process.

7. understand eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and eigenspaces and their importance in solving related problems.

Course Requirements:

1. The student is expected to attend each class session and to participate in class discussion.

2. The student is expected to complete all homework assignments punctually.

3. The student is expected to participate in chalkboard work when called upon.

4. The graduate student’s knowledge and experience will be individually assessed. Appropriate research assignments will be required which will broaden the knowledge base of the individual student and/or supplemental problems will be assigned for study or presentation.

Tests and Grades:Four tests will be given, but only three of them will count toward the 70% of a final grade. A comprehensive final exam will constitute approximately 20% of the final grade. Computer based projects will count toward the 10% of the final grade. Students missing a scheduled test will have a zero (0) score recorded. Final Exam is on December 7, 11:00 – 1:00.

Homework: Homework will be assigned from each section covered. This homework will not be collected, however, test problems will be very similar to the homework problems.

American with Disabilities Act: Any student whose disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements of this course.

Additional Services: Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor, contact the Office of Adaptive Needs Program (Wright 226), or call 670-3220/3221. Various accommodations are available through the Adaptive Needs Program.

This syllabus represents a tentative plan for the instruction in this course. If, in the opinion of the instructor, learning may be optimized, it may be changed at any time. This syllabus is a best possible assessment of the course aspirations, assignments and requirements at the time it was developed for this quarter.