Linear Algebra I Syllabus  (Spring 2023)

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Professor: Yoonjin Lee

Text: Elementary Linear Algebra by Ron Larson (8th edition, Metric version), Cengage Learning 2017

References:
Linear algebra with applications by O. Bretscher, Prentice Hall
Linear algebra by Jim Hefferon (A free linear algebra text in http://joshua.smcvt.edu/linearalgebra/)
Contemporary Linear Algebra by Howard Anton & Robert C. Busby, John, Wily & Sons, Inc
Linear Algebra by S. Friedberg et al (4th ed.), Pearson 2013

Course Description:
Throughout this course we study vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, systems of linear equations, determinants and so forth. In detail, we begin with studying the systems of linear equations and matrices in Chapters 1 and 2. Then we study the concept of determinants of matrices and vector spaces in Chapters 3 and 4. We also study applications of inner product spaces in Chapter 5 and linear transformations in Chapter 6. Finally, we discuss eigenvalues and eigenvectors of linear transformations in Chapter 7.

Course Outline:
Chapter 1. Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 2. Matrices
Chapter 3. Determinants
Chapter 4. Vector Spaces
Chapter 5. Inner Product Spaces
Chapter 6. Linear Transformations
Chapter 7. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

Grading Scheme:
HW Assignments: 10%
Quizzes: 10%
Midterm: 35%
Final Exam: 40%
Attendance (class and TA session): 5 %

Schedule of Exams:
Midterm Exam:   April 17, 2023 (Mon.)
Final Exam:   June 14, 2020 (Wed.)

Grades and policy:
*  You will be evaluated throughout the whole semester by means of one midterm exam, a comprehensive final exam, quizzes and weekly homeworks.
*  Attendance of class and TA session is very important to complete the course.
*  Make-up exams and make-up quizzes will not be given.
*  No late homeworks and projects will be accepted.

Class expectations:
Students are expected to attend all the lectures. You have to spend enough time for reviewing the material on a regular basis. The best way to learn the material is to spend enough time thinking about the homework problems virtually every day as our class progresses. In addition, you are encouraged to discuss the homework assignments with others, but you must write up your own solutions and turn them in individually.