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Academic Year 2003/2004


Vectors and Matrices
MATH 221 SP

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

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EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Students in this section will take midterm exams at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, and Wednesday, April 14.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

MATH122 strongly recommended as background, but not required. Students may not get credit for more than one of MATH221 and MATH223.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Scowcroft,Philip H.   
Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: SCIE121
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): Linton,Fred E.J.   
Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: SCIE109
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
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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