CATALOG DESCRIPTION (for regular section):
Linear
equations and matrices; real vector spaces, linear transformations,
change of bases, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
diagonalization, inner products. Designed to include more theory and be
more demanding than MATH 304.
Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311 and MATH 323.
Prerequisites: MATH 148, MATH 152 or MATH 172; MATH 220;
junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
Instructor: Dr. Eric
Rowell. email: rowell@math.tamu.edu,
webpage: www.math.tamu.edu/~rowell. Office BLOC 510B
Place and Time: This course meets TR 12:45-2:00pm
Course Objectives: This is an honors section of proof-based linear
algebra. The key concepts are vector spaces and linear
transformations. By the end of the course you will be confortable
with both computational and theoretic aspects of vector spaces. Some
specific concepts you will master are change of bases, diagonalization,
inner product spaces and the Cayley-Hamilton theorem.
Text: Linear Algebra by Friedberg, Insel, Spence 4th edition
(ISBN 0130084514). This text is only used for the honors section,
and has a more advanced and in-depth presentation of the material than
the non-honors sections. Important
Notes:
The bookstore at A&M could not obtain this book presumably because
there is now a 5th edition. However, it is quite easy to find at BN.com
or other online bookstores (let me know if you have trouble!). You are
welcome to use the 5th edition. The paperback edition of the 4th
edition that has chapters 1-6 is acceptable (I found it on Amazon for
around $20). It is also
possible to rent the book.
Material Covered/Syllabus: We will cover most of
Chapters 1-6, usually skipping the sections marked with a * with
additional topics if time permits.
Grading: Your grade will be based upon 3 Midterms
(28pts
each) and Homework (16pts) for a total of 100 points. There is
no final exam--the last class meeting is April 30. The grading
scale is
the usual one: 90-100% A,
80-89 % B, 70-79% C,
60-69 % D, 0-59% F. Dates of exams/assignments
will be posted below.
Homework: Weekly homework sets will be turned in to
be
graded. Typically homework will be assigned on Thursdays and due the
following Thursday. As
writing proofs takes considerable
practice, the homework sets will
likely be quite time-consuming. Your lowest homework score will be
dropped.
Late homeworks count as a 0. Homework is
to be done individually and be your own
work. Homework counts as 16pts, and will be posted below. Unique to Honors section: each
student will be expected to present an example or homework problem in
class--this counts as one homework grade, in addition to the written
assignments.
Exams: There are three
in class exams. Calculators
are not allowed (or needed) on the exams.
Course Policies: Make-ups for
missed
exams will only be guaranteed for a university approved excuse in writing,
other situtations (interviews etc.) will be considered on a
case-by-case basis, but must always
be supported with documentation.
Wherever possible, students should inform the instructor before an exam
or major assignment is
missed. Consistent with University Student Rules, students are required
to
notify an instructor by the end of the next working day after missing
an
exam. Otherwise, they forfeit the right to a make-up. Late
homework is not accepted or graded.
If a homework cannot be completed due to a university approved excuse,
that homework will be dropped.
An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do. Copying work that was done by others is an act of scholastic dishonesty and any instance of it will be prosecuted according to University Student Rules.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, currently located in the Disability Services building at the Student Services at White Creek complex on west campus or call 979-845-1637. For additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu.
Copyright Policy: All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected by Copyright laws. One photocopy (or printout from the web) is allowed for personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is strictly prohibited.
Important Announcements:
Key Dates (tentative):
Homework Assignments/Syllabus (tentative)