Fall 2021

Linear Algebra

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-271

Formerly listed as: MATH-21  |  MATH-22  |  MATH-25

Faculty

Amalia V. Culiuc (Section 02)
Aamir Rasheed (Section 01)

Description

The study of vector spaces over the real and complex numbers, introducing the concepts of subspace, linear independence, basis, and dimension; systems of linear equations and their solution by Gaussian elimination; matrix operations; linear transformations and their representations by matrices; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; and inner product spaces. MATH 271 will feature both proofs and applications, with special attention paid to the theoretical development of the subject. Four class meetings per week.

Requisite: MATH 121 or consent of the instructor. This course and MATH 272 may not both be taken for credit. Limited to 25 students. Fall and spring semesters. The Department. 

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Problem sets, In-class group work, In-class quizzes or take-home quizzes or exams. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.
MATH 271 - LEC

Section 01
M 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SMUD 014
F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SMUD 014

Section 02
M 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM SMUD 205
W 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM SMUD 205
F 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM SMUD 205

MATH 271 - DIS

Section 01
Tu 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 207
Th 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 207

Section 02
Th 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM SMUD 204

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

Section(s) ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
All Linear Algebra and its Applications, Fifth Edition Pearson Lay, David; Lay, Steven; McDonald, Judi TBD

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022