Math 225 - R1, Linear Algebra II Winter Term 2010

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    SECTION: LEC R1 (Tuesday & Thursday, 09:30-10:50, CEB 331)

    INSTRUCTOR: John Bowman, (phone) 780-492-0532
    E-mail: bowman@math.ualberta.ca
    Home page: http://www.math.ualberta.ca/~bowman
    Office Hours:

         T     1330-1430 CAB 521
          W    1000-1050 CAB 521
           R   1230-1330 CAB 521
    

    Textbook: Contemporary Linear Algebra (with student solution manual) by H. Anton and R.C. Busby.

    Supplemental online reference (optional): Linear Algebra (by Jim Hefferon).

    Course Description: Vector spaces. Inner product spaces. Examples of n-space and the space of continuous functions. Gram-Schmidt process, QR factorization of a matrix and least squares. Linear transformations, change of basis, similarity and diagonalization. Orthogonal diagonalization, quadratic forms. Applications in a variety of fields, numerical methods. Prerequisite:Any linear algebra course, Mathematics 31 or any calculus course. Note: This course cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 227.

    Purpose: This course is a continuation of Math 120/125. It is intended to complete one's training in linear algebra.

    Material to be covered:
    The following is considered covered in Math 120/125
    Chapter 1 - Sections 1.1 to 1.3
    Chapter 2 - Sections 2.1 to 2.3
    Chapter 3 - Sections 3.1 to 3.6
    Chapter 4 - Sections 4.1 to 4.4
    Chapter 6 - Sections 6.1 to 6.4
    Chapter 7 - Sections 7.1 to 7.5

    We will start with a review of some of these topics (first one or two weeks), followed by the rest of the textbook. We will only discuss Chapter 5 - Matrix Models if time permits.

    Lecture Schedule and Assigned Reading: See the homework assignment page (link above)

    Assignments: There are 10 homework assignments. They come with solutions and not to be handed in. You are to do them on your own and compare with the solutions.

    Weights: Midterm exam I - 30%, Midterm exam II - 30%, Final Exam - 40%. The course will be curved using the University recommended distribution of grades for second-year students, with the exception that a total of 50% or more is a guaranteed pass (that is, at least a D).

    Exam Dates: (Closed book, no calculators, no formula sheet)
    Midterm I - In class, Tuesday, February 9.
    Midterm II - CEB 331 (A-L) and DP 5074 (M-Z), Tuesday, March 9.
    Final Exam - Monday April 19, 09:00 - 12:00, Place: ETLE1-003
    Deferred Final Exam - Saturday May 8, 2010, 09:00 - 11:00, Place: TBA. Requires approval of your faculty office.

    Note: There are no deferred Midterm Exams. If you have a legitimate reason to miss one of your Midterms (e.g. illness), then weight of the Midterm will be transferred to the Final Exam, i.e. the weight of Final will be 70%.

    Friday, March 12 is the last possible day for withdrawal.

    REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR STUDENT ID (i.e. ONE CARD) TO THE EXAMS.

    Help Sessions: In ED 751, Monday to Thursday (09:00 - 15:00), Friday (09:00 - 13:00).

    NOTE 1: Students who require accomodations in this course due to a disability affecting mobility, vision, hearing, or mental or physical health are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized Support and Disability Servcies, CAB 215, (phone) 780-492-3381 or (TTY) 780-492-7269.

    NOTE 2: Policy about course outlines can be found in Section 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.

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    NOTE 4: Students who require additional help in developing strategies for better time management, study skills or examination skills should contact the Academic Support Centre (2-703 Students. Union Building). Additional tutorial services are available through the Math & Applied Sciences Centre (www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/MASC/ ) .