MATH221 - Vectors and Matrices

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Vectors and Matrices
MATH221 SP

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

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EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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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): Chan,Wai Kiu

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: SHAN201

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 3 Jr. major: 3

SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 15 FR: 15

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000