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08/07 I posted the final exam grades and final course averages on AsUlearn. Final letter grades
are posted as comments in the course averages.
If you want to look over your exam, I'll keep them around for at least a year. Also, if you
ever have an questions, mathematical or otherwise, please don't hesitate to send me an email!
I'm happy to help if I can.
Have a great (what's left of the) summer!
07/30 Test #2 is Wednesday (August 1st). You are responsible for material covered
since the first test (through today). Specifically...
Chapter 2 Sections 2.3, 2.4, 2.8, 2.9 -- You may skip LU-factorization (2.5) and the application sections.
Chapter 3 Sections 3.1 -- 3.3
Chapter 4 Sections 4.1 -- 4.7
Chapter 5 Sections 5.1 -- 5.4
Keep in mind that there is a fair amount of redundancy between chapter 2 and 4 stuff. Also,
we discussed coordinate matrices earlier than they appear in the text (in section 5.4).
You may want to refer to our handouts:
Computing Kernels and Ranges, Coordinate Matrix Example, and An Eigenhandout.
I recommend looking at your quizzes, notes, and suggested homework when studying. In addition, I have several
old tests posted. However, these do not correspond to our current text. The following problems are relevant...
Fall 2012: Test #2 -- problems 2-5.
Test #3 -- all of it.
Test #4 -- all of it.
Final Exam -- problems 5-10.
Spring 2011: Test #2 -- problems 3-6.
Test #3 -- all of it.
Test #4 -- all of it.
Final Exam -- problems 4-10.
Fall 2008: Test #2 -- all of it.
Test #3 -- all of it.
Spring 2008: Exam #1 -- problems 2 and 5.
Exam #2 -- problems 1-6.
Fall 2006: Exam #1 -- problems 2, 5, and 8.
Exam #2 -- all but problem 4.
Summer 2006: Exam #1 -- problems 7 and 8.
Exam #2 -- all but problem 3.
Final Exam -- problems 3,6, and 9.
07/27 Homework #2 (.pdf) [Source: (.tex)] is due Friday, August 3rd.
07/26 An Eigenhandout [Source: (.tex)]
07/25 Coordinate Matrix Example (.pdf) [Source: (.tex)]
Kernel, Range, & Composition Example (.pdf) [Source: (.tex)]
07/18 A few helpful tips for doing linear algebra in Maple: (.mw) and (.pdf)
Homework #1 (.mw) [Print out: (.pdf)] is due next Wendesday, July 25th.
You may work on this homework together. You do not have to complete it in Maple. However, some of the problems might
be really tricky to do in Matlab (I honestly don't know). If you use other software, make sure you attach a print out
of the code/commands you used to find answers.
Here is an example of computing/using the PLU decomposition in Maple (created for my grad class)...
PLU Decomposition (.mw) [(.pdf)] and row operations in Maple.
Here is a handout for tomorrow...
Computing Bases (.pdf) [Source: (.tex)]
Here is a demo for tomorrow or Friday...
Visualizing Determinants (.mw)
07/13 Test #1 is Tuesday. It will cover chapter 1 (sections 1.1-1.9 we skipped 1.10), sections 2.1-2.2, and
the Linear Correspondence material from our handout.
You will not be allowed to use a calculator for at least the first portion of the test. I will try to better
clarify this on Monday.
I recommend looking at your quizzes, notes, and suggested homework when studying. In addition, I have several
old tests posted. However, these do not correspond to our current text. The following problems are relevant...
Fall 2012: Test #1 -- all of it.
Test #2 -- problem 1.
Test #3 -- problem 3ab and problem 6 sort of applies.
Test #4 -- problem 1a and if 1-1 or onto.
Final Exam -- problems 1-3,5c,6c,9a (just finding the matrix and if 1-1 or onto),
and problem 8a sort of applies.
Spring 2011: Test #1 -- all of it.
Test #2 -- problems 2 and 6b.
Test #3 -- problems 3, 4a and problem 6b sort of applies.
Test #4 -- problem 1a and if 1-1 or onto.
Final Exam -- problems 1-3,5b,6c,9a (just finding the matrix and if 1-1 or onto),
and problem 8a sort of applies.
Fall 2008: Test #1 -- problems 1-4,6.
Test #2 -- the first two parts of problem 3.
Test #3 -- problems 2a and 3a sort of apply.
[Rutgers]
Spring 2008: Exam #1 -- problems 1a,2-5,6ab,7b.
Fall 2006: Exam #1 -- problems 1a,2-5,6ab,7,8.
Summer 2006: Exam #1 -- problems 1-5,7,8,10.
Exam #2 -- problem 8ab.
Final Exam -- problems 1,2,10.
07/04 RREF and Linear Correspondence (.pdf) [Source: (.tex)] -- Update: Fix typo on page 5. [done.]
06/14 Just posted... syllabus, schedule, and suggested homework pages.
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Free Math Tutorial Center
General Math Lab is held in Walker 309 Monday-Friday 3 to 6 pm. It opens the first day of
classes for each session.
It is intended for assistance in most 1000-2000 level Math coursework (except Math 1030).
This lab is staffed by math tutors, graduate assistants, and Math Department faculty.
Faculty Advisor - Lisa Maggiore (lm72407@appstate.edu)
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Greetings!
The math tutor lab will be open the first day of classes, both sessions. We will
be open from 3-6 pm, Mondays - Fridays, in Walker 309. Our tutors can handle
Business Math, all maths from 0010 - Calc 3, Proofs, Real Analysis (I hope; they've
taken it), DE's, Linear and Modern.
Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions.
Thanks,
Lisa
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We may use "Maple" a few times this session. Maple is a "computer algebra system"
(math software) and is available -- theoretically -- on all campus computers.
Math majors are likely to encounter this software many times as they take courses
in their major. Geology, Physics, and several other majors may run into it again
as well. If you would like to purchase a copy of Maple, you can get it for about
$75 with the discount code: AP97261-713F0
https://webstore.maplesoft.com
Maple & discount code information
01/09 Course Data
MAT 2240 Section 101
INTROD TO LINEAR ALG
Meeting Times MTWRF 10:20am-12:00pm in WA 309
[Dates: 07/05-08/07]
Course Title & Description:
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MAT 2240. Introduction to Linear Algebra (3 credits)
A study of vectors, matrices and linear transformations, principally
in two and three dimensions, including treatments of systems of linear
equations, determinants, and eigenvalues.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 or permission of the instructor.
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Any questions about this class?
Send me an email at cookwj@appstate.edu