MATH 2114 Intro to Linear Algebra


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All course materials (lecture notes, homework, solutions) will be posted regularly posted on the course Canvas page (CRN ##### CRN #####, CRN #####).

Course notes (PDF).

Schedule

Below is a schedule of the semester and roughly what I intend to cover each week. Sections correspond to Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction by David Poole.
  • Week 01 - Sections 1.1, 1.2
  • Week 02 - Sections 2.1, 2.2
  • Week 03 - Sections 2.3, 3.1
  • Week 04 - Section 3.2, Review
  • Week 05 - Exam 01, Section 3.3
  • Week 06 - Sections 3.3, 3.5
  • Week 07 - Section 3.5
  • Week 08 - Sections 6.3, 3.6
  • Week 09 - Section 3.7, Review
  • Week 10 - Exam 02, Appendix C, Section 4.1
  • Week 11 - Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
  • Week 12 - Section 4.4
  • Week 13 - Sections 5.1, 5.2
  • Week 14 - Review, Exam 03
  • Week 15 - Sections 5.3, 7.3
  • Week 16 - Review


Exam Topics

Each exam covers the following sections from the course textbook:
  • Exam 1 - Sections 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
  • Exam 2 - Sections 3.3, 3.5, 6.3, 3.6, 3.7
  • Exam 3 - Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2
  • Final Exam - Cumulative


Exam Reviews

You should consult the Math 2114 website for past common time exams. As well, the syllabus on Canvas has a list of suggested practice problems from the book.

Office Hours


My official office hours are listed below.



If you cannot make those, I am available by appointment (in my office) and by email.