Math 341 - Winter, 2003		Course Outline

TEXTBOOK: Convex Sets and their Applications, by Steven R. Lay

Lecture location & time: CAB 269, TR 12:30-1:50
Instructor: Xi Chen
Phone #: 492-1704
Email: xichen@math.ualberta.ca
Office and Office Hours: CAB 479, MWF 2-3pm or by appointment

PREREQUISTE: You need to know some linear algebra. But more importantly,
you need a certain degree of so-called "mathematical maturity". This
includes the ability of understanding and writing proofs.

HOMEWORK: Homework is assigned each week and due the next Thursday in class.

GRADING: 15% HW + 35% Midterm + 50% Final or 40% Midterm + 60% Final,
whichever is better.

EXAMS: No books, notes and calculators are allowed in exams. You
should bring a photo ID to all exams.

WEBSITE: All handouts and other course-related materials will be available for
download at http://www.math.ualberta.ca/~xichen/math34103w