Welcome to

MAT211 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

LEC02 - Spring 2009

Instructor:  Azita Mayeli

  • e-mail: amayeli at math dot sunysb dot edu
  • Office: 3-109 in Math Tower
  • Office hours: Fridays 1-2PM (in MLC) and Fridays 2-4PM (in 3-109)

Grader:  Yu-Tin Huang

Days and Times of course:   TuTh 5:20PM - 6:40PM

Room:   Physics P118

Meeting Dates:   January 26, 2009 - May 19, 2009

Text Book:   Otto Bretscher  Linear Algebra with Applications, 4rd Ed., Pearson Prentice Hall. (ISBN 978-0-13-600926-9)


Homework and Syllabus

Exams You will have two Midterms and Final exam:
  • Midterm I: Thu March 12, 5:20PM - 6:40PM in class
  • Midterm II: April 23, 5:20PM - 6:40PM in class
    It covers all the materials from 4.1 through 5.2.
    Review Sheet 2
  • Final Exam: Tu May 19, 5:00PM - 7:30PM, in the class.
  • Makeup Policy: Makeup examinations will be granted only for excused absences due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the student's control.

Grading system

Midterm I 25%
Midterm II 25%
Final exam 40%
Problem sets 10%

Course description: (from the undergraduate bulletin) Introduction to the theory of linear algebra with some applications; vectors,vector spaces, bases and dimensions, applications to geometry, linear transformations and rank, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, determinants and inner products.
This course may not taken for credit in addition to AMS 210.

Credits:   3

Enrollment requirements: C or higher in AMS 151 or MAT 131 or 141 or coregistration in MAT 126 or level 7 on the mathematics placement examination.

Calendar: For information on holidays, add-drop deadlines, etc. consult the University Calendar.

Disability support services (DSS) statement:
If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services (631) 632-6748 or http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go to the following website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities/asp.

Academic integrity statement:
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Critical incident management:
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Azita Mayeli
Math Dept SUNY Stony Brook
amayeli@math.sunysb.edu
January 21 2009