WELCOME TO MAT 310
  LinearAlgebra

Spring 2007

  Introduction: This is a mathematically rigorous course with complete proofs.  Topics covered will include vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and inner product spaces.  Also the charateristic and minimal polynomial of a linear operator and the Jordan form if time permits.

  Text Book: Linear Algebra Done Right   ( 2nd edition) by Sheldon Axler, Springer,  (c) 1997

Instructor: Prof. David Ebin
Math Tower 5-116
tel. 632-8290
E-mail: ebin@math.sunysb.edu

Office hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday , 10:40am-11:40am or by appointment

Grader: Mr. Mark Branson
Math Tower 2-104
E-mail: mbranson@math.sunysb.edu 
Office Hours:  Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm in 2-104, 7:00-9:00pm in the Math Learning Center

 Homework: Homework will be assigned every week.  Doing the homework is a fundamental part of the course work.
1st assignment:  page 19, problems 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 due February 2nd
2nd assignment: page 35, problems 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16 due  February 9th
3rd assignment: page 59, problems 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 25 due February 16th
4th assignment: page 73, problems 1, 2, 4, 5;  page 94, problems 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 due  February 23
5th assignment: page 94, problems 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 due  March 2
6th assignment: page 122, problems  2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 due March 19
7th assignment: page 122, problems  18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32 due March 26
8th assignment: page 158, problems 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 due April 9
9th assignment: page 158, problems 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 25, 28 due April 16
10th assignment: page 158, problems 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 due April 23
11th assignment: page 244, problems 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 15, 19, 24 due April 30 This is the last homework assignment.

Grading Policy: The overall numerical grade will be computed by the formula   20% Homework + 30 % Midterm Exam+ 50% Final Exam   

  Midterm Exam:  Friday, March 9, in  class

MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW: Exam Review
  Final Exam:  Wednesday, May 9, 11:00AM-1:30PM in Light Engineering, room 102.
FINAL EXAM REVIEW: Exam Review
 
Solutions to last homework: last homework
 

 N. B. Use of calculators is not permitted in any of the examiniations.
 
  Special Needs:  If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, I would urge you to contact the staff in the Disabled Student Services office (DDS), Room 113, humanities, 632-6748/TTD.  DSS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate.  All information and documentation of disabilities is confidential.