Math 250C - Introduction to Linear Algebra with MATLAB

The textbook for this course is

Spence, Insel, & Friedberg: Elementary Linear Algebra: A Matrix Approach ,   Prentice-Hall   (ISBN # 0-13-716722-9).

A student solution manual may be ordered from this site (but is not required for the course). The Rutgers University book store sells the solution manual bundled with the text.

Sections of Course for Fall 2004

• Section C1  (Prof. Roe Goodman )   MW4   ARC 105
• Section C3  (Prof. Andrew Sills)   TTh4   LSH B115

Course Materials

General Information     (pdf format)     (postscript format)

Suggested Course Syllabus     (pdf format)     (postscript format)  

(Note that dates of midterm exams will vary between sections)

Suggested Homework Problems     (pdf format)     (postscript format)

MATLAB Assignments

(Note that due dates of Labs will vary among sections)
• Lab 1: Matrix and Vector Computations in MATLAB
      (pdf format)     (postscript format)

• Lab 2: Linear Equations and Matrix Algebra
      (pdf format)     (postscript format)

• Lab 3: LU Decomposition and Determinants
      (pdf format)     (postscript format)

• Lab 4: Vector Spaces and General Solution to Ax = b
      (pdf format)     (postscript format)

• Lab 5: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
      (pdf format)     (postscript format)

• Lab 6: Orthonormal Bases and Least Squares Approximations
      (pdf format)     (postscript format)

Other MATLAB links

• Math 250 Main Course Page