THE KING'S UNIVERSITYTHE KING'S UNIVERSITY| COURSE NUMBER: | MATH 221 | |||||||||||
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| COURSE TITLE: | Linear Algebra | |||||||||||
| NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: | Remkes Kooistra | |||||||||||
| CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: | credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 1.5) | |||||||||||
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: | Mathematics is a language that numerically describes and shapes our
world. The course is an introduction to linear algebra including solving
linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces and
linear transformations. A major goal is to introduce the use and
importance of linear algebra models in the natural sciences, including
Leslie matrices in biology and stochastic models in statistics. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 |
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| REQUIRED TEXTS: | No text is required for this course. Several online texts will be suggested. | |||||||||||
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| COURSE OUTLINE: | September 6 - September 29: Vector Geometry and Linear Objects October 2 - October 11: Systems of Equations and Row Reduction October 13 - October 27: Matrix Operations and Linear Transformations October 30 - November 1: Determinants November 3 - November 13: Orthogonality and Conjugation November 15 - November 22: Eigenvalues and Diagonalization November 24 - December 8: Iterated Processes | |||||||||||
Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions
may vary
from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult
the course instructor for up to date details.
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