The University of Arizona | Department of Mathematics | Ildar Gabitov | MATH 215
MATH 215
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Section 005, Fall 2007
| Classroom: | HARV 428, TR, 2:00pm–3:15pm | ||||||
| Instructor: | Ildar
Gabitov
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| Office Hours: | Tuesday 11:00-12:00, Wednesday 4:30-6:30 | ||||||
| Text: | D. Poole, Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction, 2nd ed. (Thompson Brooks/Cole, 2006) |
Course description: Vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices. There is some emphasis on the writing of proofs.
MATH 215 Calendar / Syllabus
Homework: Homework will be assigned regularly. Selected homework problems will be graded and a final score equivalent to one test, 100 points, will be assigned. Homework is an essential component of the course, whether it is assigned for grading or not. A grade of "00" will be assigned for homework that is not handed in on time. The two lowest homework grades will be dropped.
| Section 1.1 | Theorem 1.1b–h, Exercises 1ad, 3cb, 5ad, 7, 8, 13, 17 | due Aug 30, 5pm |
| Section 1.2 |
Theorem 1.2 b and d, Exercises 1,5, 17, 22, 23, 41, 45, 55, 60 | due Aug 30, 5pm |
| Section 1.3, 1.4 |
Exercises Pages 56-57: 2, 5. 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20 | due Sep 6, 5pm |
| Section 2.1, 2.2 | Exercises Page 64: 2, 9, 16, 20, 26, 28, 31, 37, 39, 43; Page 83: 6, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 35, 41, 49, 56, 59 | due Sep 20, 5pm |
| Section 2.3, 3.1 | Exercises Page 99: 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 15, 24, 31, 46; Page 150: 1, 6, 21, 28, 31, 38a,b | due Sept. 27, 5pm |
| Section 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 | Exercises Page 159: 2, 14, 32, 44; Page 176: 2, 13, 20, 31, 48, 64; Page 187: 1, 4, 19,27; | due Oct. 4, 5pm |
| Section 3.5 | Exercises Page 207: 2, 9, 11, 15, 20, 24, 27, 38, 40, 45, 49, 53, 62, 64 | due Oct. 11, 5pm |
| Section 3.6, 3.7 | Exercises Page 221: 1, 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 16; Page 244: 9, 11, 19, 21, 26, 30, 61, 63, 69, 72, 73 | due Oct. 18, 5pm |
| Section 4.1, 4.2 | Exercises Page 259: 6, 11, 13, 23, 28, 35a, 38; Page 280: 6, 10, 16, 26, 35, 46, 54, 60; | due Nov. 1, 5pm |
| Section 4.4, 4.6, 4.6, 5.1 | Exercises Page 306: 4, 8, 18, 26, 36, 42; Page 321: 10, 34; Page 358: 30, 46, 47; Page 347: 4, 6, 8 | due Nov. 15, 5pm |
Tests: The two in-class tests are scheduled for Tue, Sep 11 and Thu, Nov 1. Each test will be worth 100 points. The Final Exam will be worth 200 points. The University's Exam regulations for final exam week will be strictly followed, in particular those regarding students with multiple exams on a single day. The regulations can be found at registrar.arizona.edu/schedule074/exams/examrules.htm.
Grades: The total number of points available on tests and homework is 500. More points — higher grade. Learn more at “how grades work” page about points↔grade correspondence, anout withdrawing from the course, and about incomplete grade.
Students with disabilities: If you anticipate issues related to the format of requirements of this course, please meet with your instructor to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in the course. If you determine that formal, disability-related accommodations are necessary, it is very important that you be registered with Disability Resources (621-3268; drc.arizona.edu). You should notify your instructor of your eligibility for reasonable accommodations by Friday, August 31. You and your instructor can then plan how best to coordinate your accommodations.