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 2012

• Section C1    ( Prof. Roe Goodman)   MW4 (1:40-3:00)   SEC 205

• Section C2     ( Prof. Jim Lepowsky)   MW5 (3:20-4:40)   ARC 105

Course Materials

• General Information and Grading Policy     (pdf format)

• Course Syllabus     (pdf format)

• 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 Session:
    Tuesday, February 21, 7:30-9:00 PM (Hill 425) Prof. Goodman
  First Midterm Exam: Wednesday, February 22 (in class)

• Review problems for Second Midterm Exam:     (pdf format)
  Review Session:
    Tuesday, April 3, 7:30-9:00 PM (Hill 425) Prof. Goodman
  Second Midterm Exam: Wednesday, April 4 (in class)

• Review problems for Final Exam:     (pdf format)
  Review Session for Final Exam:
    Wednesday, May 2, 5:00-7:00 PM (Hill 425) Prof. Goodman
  Final Exam for Section C1: Tuesday, May 8, 12:00-3:00 PM
  Final Exam for Section C2: Wednesday, May 9, 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 1/30)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 2: Linear Equations and Matrix Algebra   (due 2/13)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 3: LU Decomposition and Determinants   (due 3/05)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 4: Vector Spaces and General Solution to Ax = b   (due 3/26)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 5: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors   (due 4/11)
      (pdf format)

• Lab 6: Orthonormal Bases and Least Squares Approximations   (due 4/30)
      (pdf format)

• Matlab M-files for assigments: T-codes

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