MATH 1503


Subject: MATH
Course No. and Title: MATH 1503 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Credit Value: Three (3) credit hours
Course Description:

Lines and Planes, The Geometry and Algebra of vectors, Systems of linear equations, Matrix algebra, LU factorization, linear independence, spanning sets, basis, linear transformations, determinants, complex numbers, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, and Diagonalization.
Prerequisite: None
Course Author:

Caroline Purdy, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New Brunswick.
Course Features: The materials for the course consist of lecture notes, video clips, and a textbook. Homework assignments on each section and a final exam to be written.
Course Format:

The material is organised into the following sections:
1.1 The Geometry and Algebra of Vectors
1.2 Length and Angle, dot product
1.3 Lines and Planes
Exploration page 48 Cross Product
2.1 Systems of Linear Equations
2.2 Solving systems of equations
2.3 Spanning sets and linear independence
3.1 Matrix operations
3.2 Matrix algebra
3.3 Inverse of a matrix
3.4 LU factorization
3.5 Subspaces, Basis, Dimension and Rank
3.6 Linear Transformations
Appendix C Complex numbers
4.1 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
4.2 Determinants
4.3 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors for matrices
4.4 Similarity and Diagonalization
Course Texts:

Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction (Third Edition), by David Poole, Brooks/Cole, 2011

Textbooks can be ordered from the UNB Fredericton Bookstore:
506-453-4664
unb.bkstr.ca
Assignments & Examinations:

Course work consists of two components: written homework, and a final exam.

Homework 30%
Final Exam 70%
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Total Marks 100%
Time Limit: Six months
Fees:

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