Linear Algebra
(MTH 513, Fall 2003)
| Time: 4:30-5:45pm MW |
Location: BALL 102 |
| Instructor: Li Wu |
Office: Tyler Hall 211 |
| Phone: 874-5595 |
Email: liwu@math.uri.edu |
| Office Hour: 3:00-4:00pm, MW(or by appointment) |
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Prerequisite:Calculus, undergraduate Linear Algebra, or permission from the instructor.
Reference Books:
Roger A. Horn, Charles R. Johnson, Matrix Analysis, Cambridge University Press, 1985.
Course Description:
This course is designed for graduate students in mathematics, engineering, finance, and computer science.
Major topics are:
Vector Spaces (material will be provided)
Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, similarity (Chapter 1)
Unitary equivalence and some special matrices (Chapter 2, 4)
Canonical forms (Chapter 3)
Topics (from Chapter 5,6,7)
Grading Policy:
Weekly homework 40%
Exam 1 20%. (Oct 8th)
Exam 2 20%. (Nov 19th)
Final 20%. (Dec 15, 3:00pm-6:00pm)
Enjoy MTH 513 and Enjoy this semester!