MATH221 - Vectors and Matrices

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Academic Year 2004/2005

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 will take midterm exams at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, and Wednesday, April 13.

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: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE109;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 36)

SR. major: X Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 2 SO: 12 FR: 20

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

SECTION 02

Instructor(s): Wynne,Brian

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: SCIE141;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: X Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: 1 Jr. non-major: 1 SO: 8 FR: 10

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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