Vectors and Matrices
MATH 221
Fall 2010
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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:
Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning
This course will train students in classical quantitative techniques and develop their ability to logically reason through mathematical proofs.
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| 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: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Anton, Howard ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA, 10TH EDITION
ISBN: 9780470458211
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
MATH122 or AP Calculus with a score of 4 or 5 strongly recommended as background, but not required. Students may not get credit for more than one of MATH221 and MATH223. |
| Instructor(s): Pollack,David Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE137; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 8 | FR: 8 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Pollack,David Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SCIE137; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 8 | FR: 8 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Shao,Yijun Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE139; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 38 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 10 | FR: 26 |
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