Math 313 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
State precise definitions of key terms introduced in the course, including systems of linear equations, vectors, vector spaces, dimension, linear independence, matrix terminology, eigenvectors and eigenvalues.
Carry out basic computations from linear algebra by hand, such as row reduction, determinant calculation, etc., as well as use MATLAB to carry out more intensive computations.
Produce simple deductive arguments that follow from the definitions and justify steps in deductive arguments based on basic logical principles.
Write sentences that explain the relation between key ideas in linear algebra and the algorithms that allow their calculation, e.g. the definition of a linearly independent set of vectors versus the computation of a linear independent set of vectors from a spanning set.
PREREQUISITES
MATH 129, MATH 223, MATH 243, MATH 254, or CSC 245. Must not have taken MATH 310.
SECTIONS AND INSTRUCTORS
Section information and links to instructor webpages are found here.
COURSE MATERIALS
The following course materials are required for Math 313:
“Linear Algebra and its Applications” by Lay, Lay, and McDonald, custom version for UA (5th edition), published by Pearson. (access through d2l and charged to Bursar's account)
Access to MATLAB software.
COURSE POLICIES
The SPECIFIC Course Policy for your Math 313 section should be made available to you by your instructor.
General Math 313 Course Policies
FINAL EXAM
See instructor or syllabus for more details regarding your final exam.
To find the date and time, go to http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/students/courses/final-exams, select the current semester, then scroll down and click on the link for the Exam Schedule for Tu/Th or M/W/F classes (whichever matches your normal class meeting time).
RESOURCES AND LINKS
Linear Algebra Toolkit From P. Bogacki at Old Dominion University
Khan Academy: Short video lectures on topics in linear algebra-- very good!
Lights (a game whose solution is found using Linear Algebra)
MATLAB AND TUTORIALS
Matlab Dostert's Introduction 1: Running Matlab, basic commands, and calculator type work.
Matlab Dostert's Introduction 2: Creating and running script files and functions.
Matlab Dostert's Introduction 3: Creating and using vectors.
Matlab Dostert's Introduction 4: Creating and using matrices.
Another Tutorial (from U. Utah)