| Instructor: | Dr. Long Lee |
| Textbook: | Linear Algebra and Its Applications by David C. Lay ,
3rd Edition (Addison Wesley Longman, 2003). |
| Classroom: | PH 381 |
| Time: | MWF 9:00am-9:50am |
| Office: | PH 366 |
| Phone: | 843-2218 |
| Email: | longlee@email.unc.edu |
| Office hour: | MW 10:00am-11:00am, Tu 3:30pm-4:30pm or by appointment |
Prerequisites: Math 33 or good ability to use first year calculus (Math31 & 32).
Topics (tentative):
Chapter 1. Linear equations in linear algebra (Sec. 1.1-1.5, 1.7-1.8)Homework: To succeed in this course, it is important to do homework and hand it in in a timely fashion. Working homework together as a group is allowed and encouraged. Copying someone's homework is, however, prohibited (please see the Honor Code section). Midterm tests and the final exam will be similar to the homework, but not identical. Homework will be collected on Wednesdays (no homework due in the first week). Late homework is NOT accepted.
Chapter 2. Matrix Algebra (Sec. 2.1-2.5, 2.8)
Chapter 3. Determinants (Sec. 3.1-3.3)
Chapter 4. Vector Spaces (Sec. 4.1-4.6)
Chapter 5. Eigenvalue and eigenvectors (Sec. 5.1-5.5)
Chapter 6. Orthogonality and least-squares (Sec. 6.1-6.5)
Chapter 7. Symmetric matrices & quadratic forms (Sec 7.1-7.2)
Make-up tests: Only if you provide an excused document.
Computer skills: The computer lab is in Phillips 324. Students may need to use Mathematica (or some other software of their choice) for a relatively small but important part of the homework. In that case, some example codes will be distributed in class.
Final grade: Two midterm exams, 20% each, homework 20%, and the final exam 40%.
Honor Code: It is expected that each student will conduct him or herself within the guideline of the Honor System.
Week 1, no homework due.
Week 2, homework due on 01/14:
No homework due this week.
Week 11, spring break.
Week 12, homework due on 03/17:
Week 16, homework due on 04/07: