CATALOG 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.

We will also discuss quotient spaces and adjoints of an linear transformation.

Text: Linear Algebra, Second edition. Sheldon Axler, Springer.

Grading: Your grade will be determined by two exams and weekly quizzes.

       Exam I      Exam II       Quizzes

        30%         30%          40%

Grades will be determined as usual:

90 <= A <=100

80 <= B < 90

70 <= C < 80

60 <= D < 70

F < 60

Make-ups for exams and quizzes will only be given with documented University-approved excuses (see University Regulations).

Copyright Information Please note that all written and web materials for this course have an implied copyright. In particular, you can xerox (or download) for your own use, but you may not reproduce them for others.