COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Number: MATH2660
Course Title: TOPICS IN LINEAR ALGEBRA
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH1620
Corequisite: 

Objectives: 
To present to the student an understanding of elements of linear algebra.  To present to the student an understanding of the concept of higher dimensional spaces, matrices and matrix algebra, eigenvalues, and the application of these concepts to physical world problems. 

Course Content: 

Euclidean n-space as a Linear Space, Linear Transformations.  [4 days]

Gaussian Elimination and Systems of Linear Equations.  [6 days]

Basis and Linear Independence.  [4 days]

Matrix Algebra, Matrix inversion. [4 days]

Basis change Matrix.  [4 days]

Eigenvalue problems for matrices, determinants.  [9 days]

Applications to physical world problems: [6 days]
Applications such as: Markov chains, circuits, network flow, ordinary differential equations.  

Use of Matrix specific software.  [3-5 days]

Possible textbooks:
Transform Linear Algebra,  Uhlig, in publication. 

Linear Algebra and its Applicationss, 2nd ed., Lay, Addison Wesley, 1993.

Linear Algebra withs Applicationss, 5th ed., Leon, Prentice Hall, 1998.


Sample Grading and Evaluation Procedures: 

Students will be expected to have prepared assigned homework.  Homework will occasionally be collected. This will be part of the participation grade. Computer software assignments will be given.  Quizzes may be unannounced. 

Grade Calculation
Participation grade 
(includes: blackboard presentation and classwork, attendance, homework, quizzes):		10%
Computer assignment/project									10%
Hour Tests (three tests at 15% each):								45%
Final Exam:											35%

Tentative Test Schedule
Hour tests are given at the end of appropriate units and will be announced a week ahead of time. 

Sample Statement Re: Accommodations

	Students who need accommodations are asked to arrange a meeting during office hours the first week of classes, or as soon as possible if accommodations are needed immediately.  If you have a conflict with my office hours, an alternate time can, be arranged.  To set up this meeting, please contact me by E-mail.  Bring a Copy of your Accommodation Memo and an Instructor Verification Form to the meeting.  If you do not have an Accommodation Memo but need accommodations, make an appointment with The Program for Students with Disabilities, 1244 Haley Center, 844-2096 (V/TT).  (Note: Instructor office room, office hours and email address will be made available on the course syllabus and on the first day of class.)

NOTE:  This course was originally submitted on form 108 but have subsequently been approved as required courses in MATH and AMTH.