Linear Algebra

Math 203-Section 003
Robinson Hall B205
TR 5:55 - 7:10

Instructor: Tim Sauer Office: 233 ST1 Hours: TR 4:20 - 5:50pm Phone: 703 993-1471 Email: tsauer@gmu.edu Web Page: http://math.gmu.edu/~tsauer

Prerequisite: MATH 114 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

Text: Linear Algebra and Its Applications, by David C. Lay, Third Edition Update, Addison Wesley 2006

Text Website: A Study Guide is available at http://www.laylinalgebra.com/

Grading: Your grade for the course will be calculated based on four exams, four Matlab projects and a final exam. The projects (25 points each) together count as one test grade. The final exam counts as two test grades. The average of these seven scores determines your final grade.

Homework: Homework problems will be assigned at the end of each class and reviewed at the next class meeting. Reading the sections of the text related to the problems will always be part of the homework assignment. Assignments will be posted after each class .

Course Content: The course will cover the following sections from the text:

• Linear Equations 1.1 - 1.9
• Matrix Algebra 2.1 - 2.5
• Determinants 3.1, 3.2
• Vector Spaces 4.1 - 4.7
• Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 5.1 - 5.3
• Orthogonality 6.1 - 6.5

Test Dates:

• Test 1 : Tues., Sept. 22 
• Test 2 : Thurs., Oct. 15 
• Test 3 : Tues., Nov. 10 
• Test 4 : Thurs., Dec. 3 
• Final Exam :   Thursday, Dec. 17 at 4:30 - 7:15

Computers: We will be using Matlab to help with matrix calculations. There are computer Labs in Innovation Hall, the Johnson Center, and the Field House. For hours of operation of these labs and other locations see
Academic Computing Labs Page

Honor Code: The University Honor Code is to be followed. Sharing information of any kind about exams or Matlab assignments will result in a grade of zero. Any violations will be submitted to the University Honor Committee.

Tutoring Center: The Math Tutoring Center is located in the Johnson Center Rm 344. Help is available on a walk-in basis.