Text Book: S. Friedberg, A. Insel, and L. Spence, “Linear Algebra,” 4th Edition (Pearson).
‧ Teaching Method:
In-class lectures with discussions and assignments.
‧ Syllabus:
– Course Introduction,
– Part I: Vector Spaces;
Vector Space
Linear Transformation and Matrices
Midterm Exam I
– Part II: Elementary Matrix Operation
Solving Linear Equations, Elimination, Inverse Matrices,
Determinant,
Midterm Exam II
– Part III: Diagonalization
Diagonalizing a Matrix
Inner Product Spaces
Final Exam
‧ Evaluation:
1. Midterm I: 20%;
2. Midterm II: 20%
3. Final Exam: 30%
4. Homework x 10: 30%;
‧ Office hours:
Tentatively, 1:00-5:00 PM, Wednesday, at R 911, Delta Hall. Or by appointment.