Instructor: Farid Aliniaiefard
Office: Math 202
Telephone: 303-492-1216

Email: farid.aliniaeifard@colorado.edu

Webpage: http://euclid.colorado.edu/~faal7058/


ANNOUNCEMENTS:


ABOUT:
Course Title Section time Days room
Math 2130 Introduction to Linear Algerba 003 1100-1150 MWF FLMG 104

Office Hours: M 1-3, W 2-3, Thursday 1-2 or by appointment

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Catalog description: Examines basic properties of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, inner products, linear independence, dimension, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MATH 2300 or APPM 1360. Credit not granted for this course and MATH 3135 or APPM 3310.
Suggested book: Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 5th Edition, by Lay, Lay, McDonald

Syllabus: TOPIC ( For Notes Click )
Linear Systems - Row Reduction and Echolen Forms (Chapters 1.1 and 1.2)
Vector Equations, Linear Combination, The solutions of AX = b (Chapters 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5)
Linear independent sets, Linear Transformations, The matrix of a linear transformation (Chapters 1.7, 1.8 and 1.9)
Inverse of a matrix (Chapters 2.1, 2.2)
Subspaces and basis (Chapters 2.8, 2.9)
Determinant (Chapter 3.1)
Inverse of a matrix by using determinant, Cramer's Rule, Vector Space (Chapters 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1)
Subspace, linear independent sets, and Bases (Chapters 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
Coordinate system, The dimension of a vector space and rank of a matrix (Chapters 4.4, 4.5, 4.6)
Change of basis, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, and The characterestic equation (Chapters 4.7, 5.1, 5.2)
Diagonalization, and Eigenvctors and linear transformations (Chapters 5.3, 5.4)
Inner product, length, and orthogonality, Orthogonal sets (Chapters 6.1, 6.2)
The Gram-Schmidt process and Least squares problems (Chapters 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5)
Inner product space (Chapter 6.7)

EVALUATION:

Homeworks 20% of the final grade
Two Midterms 20% of the final grade each (the first exam is on Feb. 23, and the second is on March 23)
Final Examination 35% of the final grade (the final exam is on TBA)
Class Conduct 5% of the final grade


PARTICIPATION: You are expected to attend the classes. Participation is how you show your commitment to the course and to the other students taking the course with you. You are expected to share both of your mathematical knowledge and the feelings you have as you engage in doing mathematics. Students will obtain the full 5% for class conduct by default. Points may be deducted for repeatedly being late, repeatedly leaving early, sleeping or excessive yawning in class, very poor class attendance, or obnoxious behavior.

When determining your letter grade, I will take into account (a) your attendance and punctuality, (b) the effort you put into the course and (c) your improvement during the course.

To get a good grade in this course, you should do the following:
  1. Most importantly, you should study two hours outside of the classroom for each hour in classroom.

  2. Don't cheat on the homework.

  3. Turn up to class, and do so on time.

  4. Ask for help if you need it.

  5. Learn the material the book and my notes.




Homework Policies

  1. (1) Homework is due at the beginning of class on the listed date. No late homework will be accepted.

  2. (2) You should read the material in the textbook as well as attending lecture. Some homework problems may depend on material in the book which is not covered in class.

  3. (3) I encourage you to work in groups to solve the problems; your write-ups, however, should be completed individually.

  4. (4) I will assign homework on a weekly basis; I expect clearly organized and worded solutions.

COURSE POLICIES:

Honor Code

All students of the University of Colorado at Boulder are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic misconduct shall be reported to the Honor Code Council (honor [AT] colorado.edu; 303-735-2273). Students who are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic sanctions from the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion).
http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html

Student classroom and course-related behavior

Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Those who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, color, culture, religion, creed, politics, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. See policies at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html If you are having a problem with some aspect of the course, you should discuss it with me in a civil manner. Outbursts directed at the instructor or grader for this course will not be tolerated.

Missed Exams

If you know that you are going to miss an exam or cannot take the final exam at the scheduled time, please notify your instructor immediately. If you miss the first midterm exam for any acceptable reason (e.g. religious obligation, documented illness), it will be replaced by your second midterm exam score, if you miss the second midterm exam for any acceptable reason, it will be replaced by your final exam score. If you miss both midterm exams for acceptable reasons, each midterm score will be replaced by your final exam score. If you miss the final exam (unless it is for an acceptable reason), you will score zero on the final and you should expect to fail the course.

Religious Obligations

Campus policy regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to deal reasonably and fairly with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance. In this class, you should notify your instructor of any conflict immediately.
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html

Statement on Discrimination and Harassment

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment. CU-Boulder will not tolerate acts of discrimination or harassment based upon Protected Classes or related retaliation against or by any employee or student. For purposes of this CU-Boulder policy, "Protected Classes" refers to race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation or political philosophy. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSC) at 303-492-5550. Information about the ODH, the above referenced policies, and the campus resources available to assist individuals regarding discrimination or harassment can be obtained at http://www.colorado.edu/odh.