Math 250C - Introduction to Linear Algebra with MATLAB

The textbook for this course (required) is

Spence, Insel, & Friedberg: Elementary Linear Algebra: A Matrix Approach, 2nd Edition ,   Prentice-Hall   (ISBN # 978-0-13-187141-0).

The authors of the textbook also have a companion   web site containing supplementary material, including true-false tests.

Sections of Course for Spring 2010

Section C2     ( Prof. Eugene Speer)   MW5 (3:20-4:40)   SEC 211

Course Materials

General Information and Grading Policy

    Section C1 (Goodman) (pdf format)

    Section C2 (Speer) (pdf format) and as a (web page)

Course Syllabus

    Section C1 (Goodman) (pdf format)

    Section C2 (Speer) (pdf format) and as a (web page)

Homework Problems     (pdf format)

Examinations

There will be optional review sessions before the midterm exams and before the final exam (outside of class time). Students from both sections are welcome at all review sessions.

• Review problems for First Midterm Exam:     (pdf format)
• Review Sessions:
    Sunday, February 21, 7:30 PM (SERC 211) Prof. Speer
    Monday, February 22, 7:30 PM (Hill 425) Prof. Goodman
• First Midterm Exam: Wednesday, February 24 (in class)

• Review problems for Second Midterm Exam:     (pdf format)
• Review Sessions:
    Sunday, April 4, 1:30-3:30 PM (Hill 525) Prof. Speer
    Monday, April 5, 7:30-9:30 PM (Hill 425) Prof. Goodman
• Second Midterm Exam: Wednesday, April 7 (in class)

• Review problems for Final Exam:     (pdf format)
• Review Sessions for Final Exam:
    Wednesday, May 5, 4:00-5:30 PM (Hill 525) Prof. Speer
    Monday, May 10, 7:00-9:00 PM (Hill 425) Prof. Goodman
• Final Exam for Section C1: Tuesday, May 11, 12:00-3:00 PM, ARC 333
• Final Exam for Section C2: Wednesday, May 12, 12:00-3:00 PM

Students are expected to follow the Rutgers Standards of Academic Integrity on the Matlab assignments, quizzes, and exams in the course.

MATLAB Assignments

• Lab 1: Matrix and Vector Computations in MATLAB   (due 2/01)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 2: Linear Equations and Matrix Algebra   (due 2/15)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 3: LU Decomposition and Determinants   (due 3/08)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 4: Vector Spaces and General Solution to Ax = b   (due 3/29)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 5: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors   (due 4/12)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 6: Orthonormal Bases and Least Squares Approximations   (due 5/03)
      (pdf format)

• Matlab M-files for assigments: T-codes

Links to other Matlab and linear algebra materials are on Math 250 Main Course Page