Math 531 Spring 2007. Linear Algebra
Instructor: Dr. G. Lugo
Office Hours: Br 224. MWF 10:00-11:00 or by app.
Textbooks: Linear Algebra, by Friedberg, Insel and Spence.
Recommended: Linear Algebra, by Hoffman and Kunze.
Syllabus: Chapter 1 Vector Spaces
Chapter 2 Linear Transformations and Matrices
Chapter 3 Elementary Matrices
Chapter 4 Determinants
Chapter 5 Diagonalization
Chapter 6 Inner Product Spaces
Chapter 7 Canonical forms
Grading: The grade will be based on the cumulative distribution of your scores on the following:
Homework 200 points
Exam 1 100 points
Exam 1 100 points
Final 200 points Comprehensive
Fine tuning of the grade will take into account other factors such as attendance, improvement,
grade distribution, consistency and class participation. Efforts will be made to device
exams which will result on a ten point grading scale.
Make-ups: There will be no make-ups, no early exams. No exceptions.
Honor Code: Complete academic honesty is expected from all students.
Disabilities: If you feel that you should qualify for disability testing or accommodations during this course, contact the Office if Disability Services in Westside Hall or call ext. 3746.
Attendance: Do not miss any classes, but most important, do not miss any exams! -
Goal: To learn the significance of the Spectral Theorem and its applications