MATH221 - Vectors and Matrices

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Vectors and Matrices
MATH 221 FA

This is a course in the algebra of matrices and Euclidean spaces that emphasizes the concrete and geometric. Topics to be developed include: solving systems of linear equations; matrix addition, scalar multiplication, and multiplication, properties of invertible matrices; determinants; elements of the theory of abstract finite dimensional real vector spaces; dimension of vector spaces; and the rank of a matrix. These ideas are used to develop basic ideas of Euclidean geometry and to illustrate the behavior of linear systems. We conclude with a discussion of eigenvalues and the diagonalization of matrices. For a more conceptual treatment of linear algebra, students should enroll in MATH223.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two midterm exams, homework assignments, final exam for most sections, various problem sets and occasional quizzes for some sections.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

MATH121, 122 or the high school equivalent is strongly recommended as background, but not required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MATH Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Taylor,Edward C

Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: SCIE141

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 36)

SR. major: X Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: 9 Jr. non-major: 9 SO: 9 FR: 9

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

SECTION 02

Instructor(s): Fieldsteel,Adam

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE121