Math 3242 — Introduction to Linear Algebra
Course Description (from the Catalog):
Systems of linear equations, matrices, elementary row and column operations, determinants; vector spaces and subspaces; linear transformations.
 Math 3242 Syllabus
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Prerequisites:
MATH 2110, or Math 1920 and one of Math 2701/2702
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January 16 (Friday):
Announcements: First day of class!
Textbook: Linear Algebra Done Wrong
Supplement: Proof in Mathematics
Preface
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
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January 19 (Monday):
Announcements: No class
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January 21 (Wednesday):
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HW: read Chapter 1 of supplement, complete Chapter 1 exercises: #1-3,9,12
January 23 (Friday):
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HW: read Chapter 2 of supplement (ignore Examples 5/6), complete Chapter 2 exercises: #2,3,7,10,14
January 26 (Monday):
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HW: read Chapter 3 of supplement, complete Chapter 3 exercises: #2,4-6; read Chapter 4 of supplement (ignore Linear Algebra section), complete Chapter 4 exercises: #2-4,7,9
January 28 (Wednesday):
Announcements: Last day to drop
Downloads: HW Key (1/28)
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Ch.1—#9,12
Ch.2—#7,10
Ch.4—#4 (#9 is bonus)
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January 30 (Friday):
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February 2 (Monday):
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HW: HW Assignment (updated)
February 4 (Wednesday):
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Presentations: #2,3,4,5,7
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February 6 (Friday):
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HW: complete exercises 1.1 through 1.5 on p.4 of the textbook
February 9 (Monday):
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February 11 (Wednesday):
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Presentations: #1.2,1.3,1.4
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February 13 (Friday):
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February 16 (Monday):
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February 18 (Wednesday):
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Presentations: #1,2c,3,4,5b,6d
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February 20 (Friday):
Announcements: Exam 1
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February 23 (Monday):
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February 25 (Wednesday):
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HW: complete exercises 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, Matrix worksheet
February 27 (Friday):
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March 4 (Wednesday):
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March 6 (Friday):
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Downloads: HW Key (3/6)
Presentations: #3.2, 3.3(b,d)
HW: complete exercises 4.1, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
March 9-13: Spring Break!
March 16 (Monday):
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HW: prove that for any linear transformation T, T(0)=0; then complete exercises 5.1, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8, 5.11, 5.12; HW Hints
March 18 (Wednesday):
Announcements: We'll do presentations on Friday
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March 20 (Friday):
Announcements: Last day to W / Exam 2 next Friday!
Downloads: HW Key (3/20)
Presentations: #4.5, 4.7, T(0)=0 proof, 5.1, 5.7, 5.8, 5.12
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March 23 (Monday):
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March 27 (Friday):
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March 30 (Monday):
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April 1 (Wednesday):
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HW: complete exercise 2.1 (a-g)
April 3 (Friday):
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April 8 (Wednesday):
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HW: HW Assignment (4/10)
April 10 (Friday):
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Presentations: #2.1(e), 2, 3
April 13 (Monday):
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HW: complete exercises 6.1, 6.2 on p. 54
April 15 (Wednesday):
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HW: complete exercises 5.1, 5.2 on p. 88
April 17 (Friday):
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Presentations: #6,8 (from HW 4/10 sheet), 6.1, 5.2
April 20 (Monday):
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HW: rework 5.1 and 5.2 using the GE method
April 22 (Wednesday):
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HW: complete exercises 1.2, 1.4 on p.97
April 24 (Friday):
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Presentations: 5.1 (GE), 5.2 (GE), 1.2, 1.4
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April 29 (Wednesday):
Announcements: Exam 3
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May 4 (Monday):
Announcements: Final Exam (8:00am)
Downloads: Final Key
