Math 461 Linear Algebra for Scientists and Engineers

MWF 2-2:50,  Rm  Mth 1313       Fall 2002

Intended primarily for engineering students, this course provides an
introduction to linear algebra and matrix theory and some of their applicatiions,
implemented using MATLAB. This course cannot be used toward the upper
level math requirements for MATH/STAT majors.  Credit will be granted for only
one of the following: MATH 240, MATH 400, MATH 461.

Topics of the course include systems of linear equations, matrices, vector
spaces, linear transformations, scalar products and orthogonality, eigenvalues,
and various applications. For a more detailed list of topics, click here.

Text:  Linear Algebra and its Applications, Third Ed. by David Lay,
        Addison-Wesley.

Click here to find a copy of the course outline and the homework problem
assignments up through the first hour exam, as well as the Quiz and Test schedule
for the whole course.
 

Review session scheduled for the Final, scheduled
Tuesday, 12/17, to be held 2-3:30 pm in Mth 1313.

For review-problems handed out in class, click here.

For updated Syllabus and Homework Assignments
to be handed in, with due-dates, click here.

NOTE: TO ACCOMMODATE SEVERAL STUDENTS WHO WANTED TO GO TO
THE  KOFI ANNAN LECTURE ON WED, 11/13, QUIZ 9 IS POSTPONED FROM
11/13 TO 11/15 BUT WILL STILL COVER THE SAME MATERIAL FROM CH. 5

For cumulatively updated set of past Quizzes with
Solutions, click here.

For cumulatively updated set of Solutions of past
handed-in Homework Sets, click here.

For Solutions of past tests, click here.

For Sample Problems related to Test 2, click here.

For Sample Problems related to Test 3, click here.
 
 

MATERIAL FROM CLASS HANDOUTS and transparencies:

(1)  Matlab Log 1 transparencies from class 9/6/02 can be found here.
 

(2)  Matlab Log 2 transparencies from class 11/8/02 can be found here.
 

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NOTE: although I have scheduled specific office hours on Mondays at 11am
    and Fridays from 1pm to 2pm, you are welcome to meet with me at other times,
    by setting up an appointment either through email (evs@math.umd.edu) or
    telephone (301-405-5469).

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USEFUL  LINKS

For free on-line material including the first 3 chapters of the Study-Guide.

Software info web-page of the Math Department for MATLAB help.

Download a short introduction to MATLAB in pdf or ps format.

MATLAB tutoring help is available at posted times.

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Important Dates

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© Eric V Slud, December 11, 2002.