M307B: Matrices and Linear Algebra

Mathematics M307B: Matrices and Linear Algebra

Instructor: Jonathan Smith, 496 Carver, 4-8172 (voice mail)

e-mail: jdhsmithATiastateDOTedu (substitute punctuation)

Office Hours: Mon. 11 am, 2.30 pm; Tue. 11 am; Thu. 11am, (subject to change).

Grading: 20% for each of 5 in-class tests (5th. on Thu., 12/8).

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Textbook: D.C. Lay, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4th. ed., Pearson, 2011. ISBN 978-0-321-38517-8.

Study Plan: Regular attendance and participation in class activities are the prerequisites for success. Except in extreme circumstances, no accommodation can be given for failure to meet this responsibility.

Ungraded homework assignments will be given regularly. It is essential to solve each homework problem in order to understand the material and develop the necessary skills. If you have a question about an assigned problem, you are encouraged to raise it at the start of the next class. Do not consult a worked solution before seriously attempting to solve a problem yourself.

Communication devices must remain switched off during the class periods and exams.

Syllabus: Selected topics from Chapters 1-7.

Assignments

Click here for Practice Test #5 in PDF
12/1 for 12/6: Read Section 7.1; do Exercises 7.1: 1-6, 8-10, 14, 17, 22, 28-36 (even).
11/29 for 12/1: Read Section 6.5; do Exercises 6.5: 2, 4, 8, 19-25.
11/17 for 11/29: Read Sections 6.3, 6.4; do Exercises 6.3: 4, 6, 8, 24; 6.4: 2, 4, 8, 22.
11/15 for 11/17: Read Sections 6.1, 6.2 (through p. 339, then pp.343-4); do Exercises 6.1: 2-18 (even), 29, 31; 6.2: 8, 10, 20, 27-29.
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11/3 for 11/8: Read Section 5.4; do Exercises 5.4: 2-8 (even), 12, 25, 26, 28.
11/1 for 11/3: Read Section 5.3; do Exercises 5.3: 2, 3, 8, 10, 12, 18, 23-25, 27, 28.
10/27 for 11/1: Read Sections 3.1, 3.2; do Exercises 3.1: 10, 12, 14, 37, 38; 3.2: 12, 32-35, 40; 5.2: 20.
10/25 for 10/27: Read Sections 5.1, 5.2; do Exercises 5.1: 10, 12, 14, 27, 28, 29; 5.2: 2, 4, 19.
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10/13 for 10/18: Read Sections 4.5, 4.6; do Exercises 4.5: 14-16, 25-27; 4.6: 16, 28-30.
10/11 for 10/13: Read Sections 4.4, 4.7; do Exercises 4.4: 2-12 (even), 24-26; 4.7: 8, 10.
10/6 for 10/11: Read Section 4.3; do Exercises 4.3: 1, 2, 5, 6, 12-15, 32.
10/4 for 10/6: Read Section 4.1; do Exercises 4.1: 3, 5-8, 16, 18, 32-34; 4.2: 30-33.
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9/22 for 9/27: Read Section 4.2; do Exercises 4.2: 2, 4, 6, 18, 22.
9/20 for 9/22: Read Section 2.3; do Exercises 1.9: 25, 27, 29, 30; 2.3: 14, 17, 18, 22, 28, 34.
9/15 for 9/20: Read Sections 2.1, 2.2; do Exercises 2.1: 2, 7, 8, 10, 27, 28; 2.2: 30, 32, 11, 12, 17.
9/13 for 9/15: Read Sections 1.8, 1.9; do Exercises 1.8: 2, 7, 12, 10, 23, 24, 30; 1.9: 18, 19, 20, 34.
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9/1 for 9/6: Read Section 1.7; do Exercises 1.7: 2, 4, 6, 12.
8/30 for 9/1: Read Sections 1.4, 1.5; do Exercises 1.4: 8, 10; 1.5: 8, 10, 6, 18, 38, 39.
8/25 for 8/30: Read Sections 1.3, 1.6; do Exercises 1.3: 2, 6, 10, 12, 14; 1.6: 6, 7, 12, 15.
8/23 for 8/25: Read Sections 1.1, 1.2; do Exercises 1.1: 11-14; 1.2: 1, 2, 23, 24.