Math 317, Spring 2011
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Instructor: Dimitris Kontogiannis
Office: 378 Carver
Email: dkontog@iastate.edu
Office hours: Monday, Thursday 1-3pm

Class Web page: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~dkontog/S11/Math317.htm

Class Schedule: MT RF 9:00am-9:50am  at Carver 0002

Textbook: Linear Algebra, A geometric approach , 2nd Edition, by Theodore Shifrin, Malcolm R. Adams

Prereq:  Math 166; credit or enrollment in 201.

 

Course Description

Math 317 is an introduction to the theoretical aspects of linear algebra. Emphasis is placed on mathematically rigorous proofs of the basic theorems of the subject. Topics include systems of linear equations, vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, determinants,  eigenvalues and eigenvectors.


 

 Grading Policy:


 Homework: Homework will be collected weekly or every two weeks.  A list of practice problems for each topic and the homework problems to be turned in can be found in the link below.

Homework (you may need to reload)

 

Exams: There will be three noncomprehensive in-class tests. The topics for each of them will be announced in advance.  The final exam is comprehensive.

Exam I: Tuesday, 2/15, chapters 1-3.3.
Exam II: Tuesday, 3/29, sections 3.4-4.3.
Exam III: Friday, 4/22, chapters 5-6.
Final exam : Monday, 5/2, 7.30-9.30 am at Carver 0002.  Syllabus

 

 

Disabilities Statement: If a student has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Disability Resources (DR) office for information on appropriate policies and procedures. DR is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building,
Room 1076; their phone is 515-294-6624.