Linear Algebra

MATH 2130 Summer 2018 Term A

Course description

The official title of this course is Linear Algebra for Non-Mathematics Majors. With a strong focus on matrix methods, the course examines basic properties of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, inner products, linear independence, dimension, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization. The course is recommended for students who do not plan to major in Mathematics. Students who plan to major in mathematics are encouraged to take MATH 2135 instead. Prerequisites: MATH 2300 or APPM 1360.

Schedule

M--F 9:15 AM -- 10:50 AM, MUEN D144

University of Colorado Academic Calendar

Office hours

M--F 11:00 AM -- 11:50 AM or by appointment

Textbook

The textbook for the course is:

1. D. Lay, S. Lay, and J. McDonald, Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition), Pearson, 2016.

There are many other books on the topic, some of which are:

1. M. Artin, Algebra (2nd Edition), Prentice--Hall, 2011.
2. T. Apostol, Calculus, Volume 2 (2nd Edition), Wiley, 1969.
3. S. Axler, Linear Algebra Done Right (3rd Edition), Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer, 2015.
4. O. Bretscher, Linear Algebra with Applications (5th Edition), Pearson, 2012.
5. C. Curtis, Linear Algebra, An Introductory Approach, Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer, 1984.
6. S. Friedberg, A. Insel, and L. Spence, Linear Algebra (4th Edition), Pearson, 2002 (3rd Edition).
7. K. Janich, Linear Algebra, Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer 1984.
8. P. Lax, Linear Algebra and Its Applications (2nd Edition), Pearson, 2007.
9. P. Petersen, Linear Algebra, Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics, Springer, 2012.

Grading

Homework and Quizzes 15%, Midterm 35%, Final 50%.