MATH221 - Vectors and Matrices

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Vectors and Matrices
MATH221 FA

This is a course in the algebra of matrices and Euclidean spaces that emphasizes the concrete and geometric. Topics to be developed are: solving systems of linear equations, matrix addition, scalar multiplication and multiplication, properties of invertible matrices, determinants, elements of 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 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-four exams, homework assignments, final exam for most sections, various problem sets and occasional quizzes for some sections.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Mathematics 121, 122 is strongly recommended as background, but not required. Despite section enrollment limits, this course has unlimited total enrollment. Any students blocked out of all sections should seek advice from the department. The department reserves the right to assign students to sections in order to equalize section sizes.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 02

Instructor(s): Fieldsteel,Adam

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: SCIE121

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 32)

SR. major: 2 Jr. major: 2

SR. non-major: 1 Jr. non-major: 1 SO: 14 FR: 12

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

SECTION 03

Instructor(s): Linton,Fred E.J.

Times: ..T.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM; Location: SCIE139