81914 MAS 3105 U01 LINEAR ALGEBRA (3) TuTh 1400--1515 Room GC 277 (rukim@fiu.edu).
FALL 2013

Description: An introduction to the topics in linear algebra most often used in applications. Topics include: matrices and their applications; simultaneous linear equations and elementary operations; linear dependence; vector spaces; rank and inverses; inner product and best approximations; numerical solutions of simultaneous linear equations; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; iterative methods for calculating eigenvalues; and systems of linear equations.

Prerequisite: MAC 2312 (Calculus II).
Text: Linear Algebra with applications, Eigth Edition, by Steven J. Leon. (Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-033781-1).
Instructor: PHILIPPE RUKIMBIRA
Office hours and phone: DM 436A, We 1100-1200, Th 1600-1700 Ph: 305-348 2224

Material to be covered: Chapters 1--6.

Tests and quizzes:

  • There will be two (2) midterms, worth 100 points each. The dates are 10/03 and 11/14.
  • Final: A mandatory comprehensive, final exam will carry 150 points. The date and time are December 12, 2013: 1200-1400, GC 277.
  • Quizzes: Two (2) quizzes; Dates (may be changed as needed): 09/12 and 10/24. Each is worth 25 points.

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    Grades: Grades will be assigned on the basis of 400 points.

  • Midterms: 200
  • Final: 150
  • Quizzes: 50

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    Grade-Score:
    A---------------------------------360-400
    A_--------------------------------340-360
    B+--------------------------------320-340
    B---------------------------------260-320
    B_--------------------------------240-260
    C+--------------------------------220-240
    C---------------------------------160-220
    C_--------------------------------140-160
    D---------------------------------060-140
    F---------------------------------000-060

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