Matrices and Linear Algebra II
MA 2073
C Term, 2010
Syllabus
| About the Course | This
course
provides a deeper understanding of topics introduced in MA
2071
and also continues the development of those topics. Topics
covered
include: abstract vector spaces, linear transformations,
matrix
representations of a linear transformation, characteristic
and minimal
polynomials, diagonalization, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors, and inner
product spaces. This course is designed primarily for
Mathematical
Science majors and those interested in the deeper
mathematical issues
underlying linear algebra. Undergraduate credit may not be
earned both
for this course and for MA 3071. Recommended background: MA 2071. |
| Exams |
The
mid-term will take place around February 8, the mid-point of
the course. The exact date will be
announced later. The final will take place on March 5, the
last day of
the course. Exam makeup policy: Makeup exams will be allowed only in the event of a documented medical or other unforeseen emergency. You are responsible for avoiding foreseeable conflicts with the exams. |
| Homework |
Homework assignments will
be
given frequently. Late homework policy: To receive full credit, homework assignments must normally be handed in when due. Assignments may be turned in late with a valid excuse; however, this must be discussed with me and approved in advance if possible or otherwise at the earliest opportunity. Without an approved excuse, assignments may be turned in one class period after the due date for 50% credit. Unexcused late assignments will not be accepted after the first class period following the due date. |
| Lecture
Attendance |
This will not be monitored
but
is expected. You are
responsible for
knowing everything said or covered in class. |
| Collaboration |
You are welcome, even
encouraged, to collaborate on the homework, but you are
expected to
understand everything that you hand in. Collaboration is
not
allowed on the exams. |
| Academic Honesty |
You are expected to be
aware of
and familiar with the WPI Academic Honesty Policy. This
and related
information can be found at http://www.wpi.edu/Pubs/Policies/Honesty/.
|
| Students with Disabilities | If
you
need course adaptations or accommodations because of a
disability,
or if you have medical information to share with me,
please make an
appointment with me as soon as possible. Students with
disabilities who
believe that they may need
accommodations in this or another class are encouraged to
contact the
Disability Services Office (DSO) as soon as possible to
ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a
timely fashion.
The
DSO is located on the first floor of Daniels Hall,
(508) 831-5235. |