Summer 2021 - MATH 338 D100

Advanced Linear Algebra (3)

Class Number: 1444

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 13, 2021
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 340 or 332, with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Linear Algebra. Vector space and matrix theory. Students with credit for MATH 438 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Vector Spaces
Linear Transformations and Matrices
Elementary Matrix Operations and Systems of Linear Equations
Determinants
Elementary Canonical Forms
Inner Product Spaces and their operators
Rational and Jordan Canonical Forms
Bilinear Forms

Topics taken from: Tensor Products, Bra-ket notation, Matrix Limits and Markov Chains, Quadratic Forms, Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, Singular Value Decomposition.

Grading

  • Assignments 30%
  • Quiz 10%
  • Midterm 20%
  • Final Exam 40%

NOTES:

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks.
Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

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 (5th edition)
Friedberg, Insel, Spence
Publisher: Pearson; 5th edition (2019)

ISBN: 978-0134860244

OR

As an e-text available for purchase through Vitalsource:
Reflowable version
Print version

RECOMMENDED READING:

Abstract Algebra (3rd edition)
Dummit and Foote
Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (July 14 2003)

ISBN: 978-0471433347

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2021

Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses.  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).