MATH5050/6050 Course info.

Matrix Theory and Applications (Math5050/6050)

        Instructor: Dr. Tin-Yau Tam, 200 Parker Hall, Phone: 844-6572
        E-mail: tamtiny@auburn.edu,
        Webpage: http://www.auburn.edu/~tamtiny

Office Hours: 8:45-9:45am (M-F)

Goal: The purpose of the course is to learn how to apply the knowledge of Linear Algebra in different situations.

Text: Matrix Analysis for Scientists & Engineers by Alan J. Laub, SIAM

Lectures: Parker 328 9:45-11:15am (M-F)

Homeworks:

Chapter 1: #1-6 (Key to Chapter 1)
Chapter 2: #1-6 (Key to Chapter 2)
Chapter 3: #1-3, 7-9 (Key to Chapter 3)
Chapter 4: #1-6 (Key to Chapter 4)
Chapter 5: #1-7 (Key to Chapter 5)
Chapter 6: #1-5 (Key to Chapter 6)
Chapter 7: #1-8 (Key to Chapter 7)
Chapter 8: #1-2,4,6-7 (Key to Chapter 8)
Chapter 11: #2-10 (Key to Chapter 11)
Chapter 13: #1-10 (Key to Chapter 13)

Key to Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, Test 1, Quiz 4, Quiz 5, Quiz 6, Test 2, Quiz 7, Quiz 8

Examination:

There will be quizzes, 2 tests, final exam weighted as follows:

Final Exam:                                 1/3
2 Tests:                                       1/3
Quizzes:                                      1/3

We use 10 points scale:

Grades

A                  85-100
B                  75-84
C                  65-74
D                  55-64
F                   0-54

Makeups are permitted only in case a legitimate excuse is presented within four days of the date of the missed test. Ordinarily legitimate excuses involve illness, and in such cases documentation will be required. For further discussion of what is and what is not a legitimate excuse please see the Tiger Cub.

The final examination schedule is set in advance by the university administration and cannot be changed (Saturday, June 28, 8:00-10:30am). Makeups will not be given except in extraordinary situations.