Elementary Linear Algebra

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define basic terms associated with Linear Algebra, such as linear systems, linear transformations, matrices, linear independence, dimension, rank, null space, basis, vector space, eigenvalues/eigenvectors and orthogonality.

2. Give examples of spaces, linear maps or matrices exhibiting properties outlined in SLO 1 in addition to examples of diagonal matrices, invertible matrices, change of bases, and other topics.

3. Explain definitions and give precise statements of important theorems of Linear Algebra.

4. Construct and defend coherent mathematical proofs of statements in Linear Algebra based on  definitions and previous theorems.

Course Grading Information:

Activity	Percentage
Papers	35%
Tests	40%
Final Exam	25%

 

Attendance/Participation:

Unsatisfactory attendance and participation will result in lowering of the course grade by up to two full letter grades. 

 

# Absences	Grade Deduction
0-2	None
3-4	1/3 letter, e.g., B to B-
4-6	2/3 letter, e.g., B to C+
7-8	1 letter, e.g., B to C
Over 8	2 letters, e.g., B to D

 

Grading Scale:

Grade	Percentage
A	93-100
A-	90-92
B+	87-89
B	83-86
B-	80-82
C+	77-79
C	73-76
C-	70-72
D	60-69
F	0-59

 

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

1. Linear Algebra and Its Applications 6th edition by Lay, Lay, and MacDonald.