Syllabus for MAS3114 Section 2481:
Computational Linear Algebra
Instructor and meeting time
Instructor: Dr. Richard Crew, Little Hall 404
email: crew@math.ufl.edu
tel.: (352)-392-0281 ext. 272
www: http://www.math.ufl.edu/~crew
The course meets MWF 4th period in 217 Little Hall. My office hours for
Spring 2007 have not yet been settled, but for the week of January 8-12
they will be W57 and F7. If you cannot make these times, please send me an
email and we will arrange another time.
Introduction
This is an introductory course in linear algebra for students in the
sciences, computer science, and engineering. It is one requirement for a
minor in Mathematics, but students majoring in Mathematics are required to
take MAS4105. We will cover the following topics: linear systems, matrices,
determinants, vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, inner
products, eigenvalues of linear transformations, and quadratic
forms. Applications will be studied as time permits. This amounts to most
of the first seven chapters of our text, Linear Algebra and its
Applications by David Lay, 3rd. edition.
As the title suggests, the course will stress computational topics, and
students will be expected to enter the course with knowledge of a
programming language. A number of computational projects (4 to 6) will be
assigned during the semester. We will use the language MATLAB in the course
for the projects and examples. It will be the responsibility of each
student to learn this independently of the lectures; there will be
very little class discussion of this software. Books and tutorials are
available; check the main course page for
information.
The theoretical aspect of the subject will also be covered in this course,
although not as extensively as in MAS4105. Simple proofs will be discussed
during the lecture, and students will be responsible for knowing the basic
ideas behind them.
The ultimate goal of the course is to acquire a knowledge of the basic
theoretical ideas and computational techniques of linear algebra, and some
competence with MATLAB.
Prerequisites
Calculus 2 (MAC 2312, MAC 3473, or equivalent) and knowledge of a
scientific programming language.
Course Format and Grading
The course grade will be determined from the following: 3 midterm exams, 4
quizzes, a final exam, and a certain number of computation projects (4 to
6). The midterm exams and projects will count equally towards the course
grade, and the final exam has the weight of two midterm exams. Homework
problems will be assigned from the text but will not be collected or
graded; these problems are the students preparation for the quizzes and
exams. The final grade will be determined from the total point score
according to the following (tentative) schedule: A, 85% and above; B,
75%-84%; C, 65%-74%; D, 55%-65%; E, below 55%. This scale may be revised
slightly after the second midterm exam.
General Policies
General policies for all of my courses may be found
here.
Policies specific to this course:
- Makeup exams will be given solely at the discretion of the
instructor. Except in the case of a documented medical emergency, they
must be arranged in advance.
- Homework must be turned in on the due date to receive full
credit. Homework that is one day late will be accepted at half credit, and
homework that is more than one day late will not be accepted at all.
- There will be restrictions on the kind of calculators that may be used
during the exams. These will be announced in advance of the exam day.
- Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off during class.
- A student who misses a class has the responsibility to find out what
was discussed, and what assignments were given.
- Students also have the responsibility of checking this page for
updates and announcements.
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