Math 532 – Linear Algebra
Office hours: M 2:00pm–3:00pm, W 12:00pm–1:00pm, also by appointment
Textbook(s): Carl D. Meyer, Matrix Analysis and Applied Linear Algebra, SIAM (2000), ISBN 0-89871-454-0.
Other required material: none
Prerequisites: Undergraduate linear algebra as in MATH 332, or instructor’s consent.
Objectives:
1. Students will reinforce their understanding of matrix algebra in the context of the LU factorization.
2. Students will understand the fundamental concepts of vector spaces.
3. Students will understand vector and matrix norms along with the concept of an inner-product space, and learn how these concepts are applied in the context of orthogonal factorization algorithms such as Gram-Schmidt, QR and SVD.
4. Students will understand eigenvalues and eigenvectors and how these concepts apply to matrix diagonalization and algorithms for computing eigenvalues and solving linear systems iteratively.
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Course Outline: |
Hours |
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1. Matrix Algebra
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4 |
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2. Vector Spaces
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10 |
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3. Norms, Inner Products and Orthogonality
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16 |
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4. Determinants
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4 |
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5. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
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12 |
Assessment:
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Homework |
30% |
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Midterm Exam (Mon., Mar.23) |
30% |
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Final Exam (Mon., May 4, 8am-10am) |
40% |
Homework: There will be frequent homework assignments in the form of written reports. While I do encourage study groups and team learning, I expect that homework solutions are written up by each person individually. Duplicate solutions will be considered evidence of academic dishonesty.
Academic Integrity: Unless otherwise indicated by the instructor, this course follows the Academic Integrity Policy of IIT’s College of Science. This implies that
• students are aware of and follow the IIT Code of Academic Honesty http://www.iit.edu/student_affairs/handbook/information_and_regulations/code_of_academic_honesty.shtml• a violation of academic integrity will result in a reduced course grade,• any violation of academic integrity will be reported to the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs ([email protected]).
Students with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with documented disabilities. In order to receive accommodations, students must obtain a letter of accommodation from the Center for Disability Resources and make an appointment to speak with me as soon as possible. The Center for Disability Resources is located at 3424 S. State Street - 1C3-2, 312-567-5744 or [email protected].