Math 222 - Linear Algebra - Fall 1998
Instructor
Al Boggess
Office in BLOC 623. Phone: 845-3261. E-mail: boggess@math.tamu.edu.
URL is http://www.math.tamu.edu/~al.boggess/
Office hours are Monday through Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm.
Office hours are subject
to change.
Course Description
Linear algebra is the study of linear equations and their matrix representations.
This course will study linear transformations between vector spaces,
matrix operations, determinants, Gaussian elimination, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors, diagonalizations and inner product spaces.
Various applications of linear algebra will be presented
including problems in economics, graphs and
systems of ordinary differential equations.
In addition, this course will introduce the use of computer
software for matrix computations.
The prerequisite is either Math 152 or 172 (second semester calculus
or equivalent).
Textbook
Linear Algebra with Applications, 5th ed., by Leon
(Prentice Hall).
Grading
Your grade will be determined by
two exams, homework and a final exam. Some of the homework
assignments will require the use of computer software
(Maple or Matlab).
You may collaborate on homework unless specified otherwise.
Any outside help on homework should be acknowledged
in writing on your assignments.
All exams will be in-class exams without books or notes.
The percentage weights on each of
these categories is as follows:
Exam I Exam II Homework Final Exam
25% 25% 15% 35%
Policy on Make-up Work and Scholastic Dishonesty
Make-up work for exams and homework will not be allowed
unless a University-excused absence is provided in writing
(see University Regulations). Scholastic Dishonesty
and plagarism
will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted as consistent
with University Regulations.
Copyright Policy
All hand-outs and documents posted on the web are
protected by copyright laws. You may xerox (or download)
one copy for your own personal use. Multiple copies
are forbidden unless written permission is obtained
by me.