COURSE SYLLABUS

A Course Title
& Number
MTH 221: Linear Algebra

B Pre/Co-
requisite(s)
MTH 104 - Calculus II

C Number of
credits
3.000
D Instructor
Name
E Term/ Year Fall 2014

G Instructor
Information



Office Telephone Email Office hours
NAB244 515 2914 mgunatillake@aus.edu UT 3.30-4.30; MW 12.30-1.30
H Course
Description
from Catalog

Covers systems of linear equation, algebra of matrices, linear transformations, determinants, vector
spaces, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization and orthogonality, special
matrices and applications.

I Course
Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Find solutions of systems of linear equations by using Gauss-Jordan elimination
method.
2. Identify and compute algebraic properties of matrices and determinants.
3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of vector spaces and subspaces.
4. Find basis and rank for column, row and null spaces of a given matrix.
5. Compute eigenvalues, eigenvectors and eigenspace of a square matrix and matrix
diagonalization.
6. Define linear transformations and examine the properties of linear transformations.
7. Identify inner product spaces and use Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process to
orthogonalize any given basis.

J Textbook and
other
Instructional
Material and
Resources
Introduction to Linear Algebra with Applications
International Edition, by Jim DeFranza & Daniel Gagliardi, 1996
K Teaching and
Learning
Methodologie
s
We use ilearn as a core tool: post syllabus, handouts, review sheets for exams, solutions for
quizzes and exams, practices, online lectures, grades
We are committed to an active learning and interactive approach. . In fact, a successful lecture
is a dialogue where students can express themselves freely while learning Mathematics in a
meaningful ways.




COURSE SYLLABUS
We Encourage the students to make benefit of the office hours. A new tool to many of them.
This is an excellent venue to encourage and motivate the students.


M
Explanation of
Assessments
There will be a number of announced quizzes during the semester. Make-up quizzes are not
an option! However, the lowest quiz will not be counted toward your final grade.
There will be two mid-term exams.
The final exam is comprehensive. The date and time of the final exam will be scheduled by
the registrars office.



Grading distribution and exam dates

Assessment Weight Date
Quizzes 15 % Assigned weekly
Midterm Exam 1 25 % 27
th
of October at 6PM
Midterm Exam 2 25 % 10
th
of December at 6PM
Final exam 35 % TBA

Grading Scale

A 93-100
A- 91-92
B+ 87-90
B 83-86
B- 78-82
C+ 75-77
C 68-74
C- 62-67
D 50-61
F 0-49
N Student
Academic
Integrity Code
Statement Student must adhere to the Academic Integrity code stated in the 2013-2014 undergraduate catalog.

SCHEDULE
Week
#
CHAPTER NOTES
1 1.1: Chapter Title: Systems of Linear Equations

2 1.2: Chapter Title: Matrices and Elementary Row Operations





COURSE SYLLABUS
3
1.3: Chapter Title: Matrix Algebra
1.4: Chapter Title: The Inverse of a Square Matrix

4
1.5: Chapter Title: Matrix Equations
1.6: Chapter Title: Determinants

5
2.1: Chapter Title: Vectors in

2.2: Chapter Title: Linear Combinations

6 2.3: Chapter Title Linear Independence



7 3.1: Chapter Title Definition of a Vector Space

8 3.2: Chapter Title: Subspaces

9 3.3: Chapter Title: : Basis and Dimension

10 4.1: Chapter Title: Linear Transformations
11 4.2: Chapter Title: The Null Space and Range

12
4.3: Chapter Title: Isomorphisms
4.4: Chapter Title: Matrix Representation of a Linear
Transformation

13 5.1: Chapter Title :Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

14 5.2: Chapter Title: Diagonalization

15
6.1: Chapter Title: The Dot Product on

6.2: Chapter Title: Inner product Spaces

16 6.3: Chapter Title: Orthonormal Bases
Review Session
17 Final Exam
COMPREHENSIVE