MATH 2114 Intro to Linear Algebra
MATH 2114 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
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Course Policies (CRN 16371)
Course Policies (CRN 21399)
WebAssign (best to access assignments through Canvas)
Additional Resources
VT Math 2114 Page
Linear Algebra Done Wrong
Gilbert Stang's Linear Algebra Lectures (MIT OCW)
All course materials (lecture notes, homework, solutions) will be posted regularly posted on the course Canvas page.
A rough set of course notes can be found here (PDF). They are updated irregularly whenever I find the time.
A rough set of course notes can be found here (PDF). They are updated irregularly whenever I find the time.
Schedule
Below is a schedule of the semester and roughly what I intend to cover each day. Sections correspond to Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction by David Poole.- Week 01 - Sections 1.1, (1.2), 3.1
- Week 02 - Sections 3.2, 2.1
- Week 03 - Sections 2.2, 2.3
- Week 04 - Sections 2.3, Review
- Week 05 - Review, Exam 01
- Week 06 - Sections 3.3, 3.5
- Week 07 - Sections 3.5, 3.6, (6.3)
- Week 08 - Sections 3.7, (AppC), 4.1
- Week 09 - Review, Exam 02
- Week 10 - Sections 4.2, 4.3
- Week 11 - Section 4.4
- Week 12 - Sections 1.2, 5.1
- 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, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 2.7
- Exam 2 - Sections 2.8, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1
- Exam 3 - Sections 1.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
- Final Exam - Cumulative
Exam Reviews
You should consult the Math 1225 website for past exams. As well, the syllabus on Canvas has a list of suggested practice problems from the book. -->Office Hours
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