Spring 2021 - MATH 240 D100
Algebra I: Linear Algebra (3)
Class Number: 3588
Delivery Method: Remote
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 20, 2021
Tue, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jonathan Jedwab
jed@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
MATH 150 or 151; or MACM 101; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Real and abstract vector spaces, subspaces and linear transformations; basis and change of basis. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. Applications. Subject is presented with an abstract emphasis and includes proofs of the basic theorems. Students with credit for MATH 232 cannot take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will be delivered online. You are expected to have access to a reliable internet connection. You will need a computer from which you can download course materials and activities and watch live and/or recorded lectures and participate in live tutorials or workshops.
You will need a camera to take photographs of your work. A phone is acceptable.
Linear Equations
- Systems of Linear Equations, Row Reduction and Echelon Form
- Vectors, Vector Equations, Matrices
- The Matrix Equation Ax=b
- Solution Sets of Linear Systems
- Matrix Inverse
- Linear Independence, Rank and Dimension
- Introduction to Linear Transformations
- The Matrix of a Linear Transformation
- Vector Spaces and Subspaces
- Null Spaces, Column Spaces, and Linear Transformations
- Linearly Independent Sets; Bases for Subspaces
- Coordinate Systems
- The Dimension of a Vector Space
- Change of Basis
- Determinants and their Properties
- Cramer's Rule
- Arithmetic in Cartesian Co-ordinates
- The Complex Plane,Complex Conjugate, and Magnitude
- Polar Form, De Moivre's Formula and Euler's Formula
- Roots of Quadratic Polynomials
- Complex Eigenvalues
- The Characteristic Equation
- Diagonalization
- Eigenvectors and Linear Transformations
- Application: The Leslie Age Distribution model
- Inner Product, Length and Orthogonality
- Orthogonal Sets
- Orthogonal Projections
- The Gram-Schmidt Process
- Application: Least Squares Problems
Course Delivery
- Lecture: synchronous- lectures will be held at fixed times, on-line
- Midterm(s): synchronous; date: TBA
- Final exam: synchronous; date: TBA
Grading
- Homework / Quizzes 10%
- Hand-In Proofs 10%
- Midterm 1 15%
- Midterm 2 15%
- Final Exam 50%
REQUIREMENTS:
- Access to strong and reliable internet.
- Ability to scan documents (phone app acceptable)
- Access to webcam and microphone (embedded in computer sufficient)
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Linear Algebra and Its Applications
5/E
Lay, Steven R.; Lay, David C.; McDonald, Judith; McDonald, Judi J.
Pearson Education
ISBN: 9780321982384
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021
Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).