SYLLABUS –MATH 3131-1
Fall 2008
Course title: Linear Algebra
Class time/location: Tu & Th 5:30-6:50 p.m./ B-2122
Instructor: Dr. Zack (also known as Zokhrab) Mustafaev
Office: Bayou 3521-6, phone: (281) 283- 3735
E-mail: mustafaev@uhcl.edu
Office hours: Mon & Wed 6:00-6:50 p.m., Tu & Th 3:00-3:50 p.m., and by appointment
Text: Elementary Linear Algebra with Application; 3-rd edition by Richard Hill
Prerequisites: Precalculus or Calculus I
Content: Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, matrices, Gaussian elimination, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications.
Objective: To develop various techniques for solving system s of linear equations; to understand the fundamental concepts and properties of vector spaces and to be able to use these concepts and techniques for the solution of applied linear algebra problems; given an explicit matrix, to determine its eigenvalues, and for each eigenvalue to create a basis for the corresponding eigenspace; to investigate certain real-world applications of linear equations.
Homework: A homework set is due at the beginning of class on each Thursday. A typical homework assignment will consist of a few of the assigned problems, designated in advance. There should be written up carefully and neatly. Please staple your homework pages together, and have your name legibly printed on the first page. No late homework will be accepted. The lowest homework score will be dropped. You must show all of your work and computation. I strongly encourage you to see me or the class assistant if you are having difficulty with the material in this course. I will do my best to help you overcome any difficulties with the material.
Exams: There will be three exams. Exams will be taken on the assigned date. Personal illness or a family emergency, accompanied by appropriate documentation, are the only excuses for submitting a late homework assignment or for requesting a make-up exam.
Grading: Exam I- 25%, Exam II-25%, Final (comprehensive)-30%, Homework assignments- 20%, Lab (bonus)-5%
Attendance: Students are expected to attend class regularly and to take exams as scheduled unless arrangements are made in advance. A student is responsible any work missed due to absence.
Lab Projects: The Mathematica laboratory will be a resource for this course. It is located in Bayou 3523. We will be using the program MATHEMATICA for this course. Five laboratory assignments will be made.
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Due Date |
Assignment # - Topics |
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9/9 |
Assignment 1- Solving linear system I |
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9/23 |
Assignment 2- Solving linear system II |
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10/23 |
Assignment 3- Bases and dimension |
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11/13 |
Assignment 4- Least square approximations |
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12/4 |
Assignment 5-Spectral theory and diagnolizability |
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Disabilities: If you are certified as disabled, please notify me as soon as possible. If you are not currently certified and believe you may qualify, please contact to the UHCL Health and Disability Services office.
Remark: September 8, 2008; Last day to drop without grade penalty
Tentative Schedule/ Homework Assignments:
Date Topic Assignments
8/26 1.1 1-6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29
8/28 Mathematica
9/2 1.2 1-6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 21
9/4 1.3 3, 9, 21, 29, 33, 39
9/9 1.4 15, 20, 27, 29, 31, 35, 44
9/11 1.5 1, 5, 13, 15, 19, 29, 35
9/16 1.6 7, 11, 15, 20, 21
9/18 3.1 5, 11, 17, 29, 30, 37, 41
9/23 3.2 1, 5, 6, 17, 19, 36
9/25 Exam I
9/30 3.3 11, 19, 25
10/2 3.4 9, 21, 28, 35, 43
10/7 3.5 11, 13, 17, 21, 25, 27, 29
10/9 3.6 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 25, 27, 31
10/14 3.7 3-6, 7, 9
10/16 3.8 7, 9, 11, 21, 25
10/21 4.1 1, 5, 7, 9, 17, 27, 31, 40, 41
10/23 4.2 9, 13, 21, 25, 35, 36, 38
10/28 Exam II
10/30 4.3 3, 7, 13, 23, 29
11/4 4.4 5, 13, 17, 19, 29
11/6 4.5 3, 7, 9, 13, 15
11/11 5.1 7, 13, 17, 19, 27, 29
11/13 5.2 1, 3, 11, 15, 19
11/18 5.3 3, 7, 17, 23, 28
11/20 5.3
11/25 5.4 1, 9, 19
11/27 No class Thanksgiving Day
12/2 5.5 3, 4, 5
12/4 Review
12/11 FINAL EXAM 4:00-6:50p.m.