Vectors and Matrices
MATH 221
Fall 2005
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02
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This is a course in the algebra of matrices and Euclidean spaces that emphasizes the concrete and geometric. Topics to be developed include: solving systems of linear equations; matrix addition, scalar multiplication, and multiplication, properties of invertible matrices; determinants; elements of the theory of abstract finite dimensional real vector spaces; dimension of vector spaces; and the rank of a matrix. These ideas are used to develop basic ideas of Euclidean geometry and to illustrate the behavior of linear systems. We conclude with a discussion of eigenvalues and the diagonalization of matrices. For a more conceptual treatment of linear algebra, students should enroll in MATH223. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MATH |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(CADS)(COMP)(DATA-MN)(MATH)(MB&B)(NS&B)(PHYS-MN)(PHYS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
To be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two midterm exams, homework assignments, final exam for most sections, various problem sets and occasional quizzes for some sections. Students will take midterm exams at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 10 and Wednesday, Novmber 16. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
MATH121, 122 or the high school equivalent is strongly recommended as background, but not required. |
| Instructor(s): Scowcroft,Philip H. Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 11 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Bonfert-Taylor,Petra Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 10 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 11 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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