LINEAR ALGEBRA
Math 211
Course Outline

Jim Hartman	Semester I, 2007
Taylor 305	The College of Wooster
Ext. 2239	Wooster, OH 44691

Linear algebra is one of the most useful courses a student of science or mathematics will ever take. It is the first course where concepts are at least as important as calculations, and applications are motivating and mind opening.

Applications of linear algebra to science and real life are numerous. The solutions to many problems in physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, medicine, computer graphics, image processing, economics, and sociology require tools from linear algebra. So do all main branches of modern mathematics.

• Resources
  • David Poole, LINEAR ALGEBRA: A Modern Introduction , 2^nd edition
  • Maple 11^® will be used extensively to perform routine computations. Some homework and exam questions will be best completed using Maple.
• Policies
  • Grades
  • Goals
  • Academic Integrity
• DUE DATES
• Office Hours (My Schedule)
  

  Monday	8-10am, 3-4pm
  Tuesday	2-4pm
  Wednesday	9-10am, 3-4pm
  Thursday	8-10am
  Friday	9-10am

• Tentative Lecture Schedule
• Course Notes and Materials
  • Short History of Linear Algebra
  • Writing Assignments
  • "Windows" program for matrix arithmetic
  • Sample Exams
    • Exam 1 Fall 2007 Solutions
    • Review for Exam 1
    • Exam 2 Fall 2007 Solutions
    • Review for Exam 2
  • Lecture Notes
  • Maple Files
    • Iterative Methods for Solving Systems of Equations
    • Maple Lab#1 (PDF Version)
    • Maple Lab#2 (PDF Version)
    • Matrix Inverse Algorithm
    • Diagonalizing Matrices
  • Maple Command Sheet
  • Matrix Project Example
  • Linear Transformation Movie
  • Change of Basis
  • Definitions
  • Facts
  • Iterative Methods for Finding Eigenvalues (PDF version)
  • Fundamental Theorem of Invertible Matrices
  • Diagonalizability of Matrices
    • A Diagonalizable Matrix
    • A Nondiagonalizable Matrix
  • Links to the Linear Algebra World
    • Linear Algebra ToolKit
    • Elements of Abstract and Linear Algebra by Edwin H. Connell
    • Linear Algebra by Jim Hefferon
    • Linear Algebra Lecture Notes by Keith Matthews
    • Notes on Linear Algebra by Lee Lady
    • Electronic Journal of Linear Algebra
    • Down with Determinants by Sheldon Axler
    • Linear Algebra Notes by Dr. Min Yan (Hong Kong University)
    • Internet Resources for Linear Algebra - Langara College
    • Companion Website to Linear Algebra with Applications by Steven Leon
    • Linear Algebra Calculator
    • Linear Algebra Print Journals
    • Vector Applets
    • Wikipedia Reference
    • Gil Strang's Linear Algebra Web Materials
    • Linear Algebra Problems on the Web

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Last Updated: 27 July 2007
Jim Hartman: hartman@wooster.edu