Linear Algebra II

Math 423 -- Spring 2002

Instructor: Dr. Francis J. Narcowich
Office: 302 Milner Hall
E-mail: fnarc@math.tamu.edu
Phone: 845-7369
URL: /~francis.narcowich/
Office Hours: TBA, and by appointment.

Catalogue Description: Eigenvalues, diagonal and other canonical forms for similarity and orthogonal similarity, applications to differential equations and quadratic forms. Prerequisites: MATH 222 or MATH 304 or approval of instructor.

Time & Place: TR 2:20-3:35, BLOC 163.

Text: Ben Noble and James W. Daniel, Applied Linear Algebra, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1988.

Tests

Syllabus: After reviewing selected topics from Linear Algebra I, we will cover chapters 5-10.

Grading System: Your grade will be based on two in-class tests, homework, and a final examination. Each in-class test will count for 25% of your grade, the homework for 20%, and the final examination will count for the remaining 30%. Your letter grade will be assigned this way: 90-100%, A; 80-89%, B; 70-79%, C; 60-69%, D; 59% or less, F.

Make-up Policy: I will give make-ups (or satisfactory equivalents) only in cases authorized under TAMU Regulations. In borderline cases, I will decide whether or not the excuse is authorized. Also, if you miss a test, contact me as soon as possible.

Homework Assignments: I will assign and collect homework about once per week. Late homework will be accepted (or excused completely) only for legitimate reasons, and may be penalized if circumstances warrant.

Copying Course Materials: ``All printed hand-outs and web-materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor.''