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Academic Year 2005/2006
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
TBA
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): Miller,Daniel Jeffrey
- Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: SCIE109;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 36)
- SR. major: X Jr. major: X
- SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 11 FR: 20
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning
SECTION 02
- Instructor(s): Linton,Fred E.J.
- Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE141;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 36)
- SR. major: X Jr. major: X
- SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 2 SO: 10 FR: 22
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning
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