Linear algebra and matrices I, fall 2010

Lecturer

Juliette Kennedy

Scope

5 cu.

Type

Basic studies

Prerequisites

Lectures

Weeks 36-41, Mon 16-18 in room C123, Wed 10-12 in room B120. *As of September 29, we covered chapters 1 and 2, up to 2.4. We also covered the beginning of example 2.33.*

Exams: Mid-term exam October 20th, 10-12, room B120. The exam will be drawn exactly from the homework problems modulo changes of parameters. So if you can do all the homework problems, you can ace the test! Note: If you need the extra time, you can also take the exam on November 4rth. Write to me before October 20th to reserve this option.

Bibliography

We use the text "Linear Algebra" by David Poole, 2nd edition. The course will cover most of chapters 1,2 and 3.

Exams: The exam for Linear Algebra 1 is on Thursday November 4, 12-14 in room B120.

Registration

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Exercise groups

1st homework for September 19: page 26, problems 18,19,30,31,34,35,64. 2nd homework for September 27: page 41: 1,6,8,12,22,23,26,36,46. 3rd homework due October 4: page 84, problems 47 (give different examples than the ones we gave in class), 26,28, 34 (solve by any method),36,38,42,48,50. Homework due October 11: Page 99, problems 3,4,12,19. Page 113, problems 30 and 35. Homework for Monday, October 18th: p. 132: 1,2,11. page 176: 2,10,13,24,48. NOTE! No example class November 1.