18.06 - Linear Algebra (Summer 2008)

second half of the course

Matjaž Konvalinka
Department of Mathematics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Link to the site of the first half of the course (taught by Dorian Croitoru)

Final exam: August 18, 9-12, room 2-131

Class meetings: MWF 8-9:30AM, room 2-131

Textbook: Introduction to Linear Algebra, by Gilbert Strang, 3rd edition (2003).
The book should be available for reserve in Hayden Library, or can be purchased from The Coop Store, or from Quantum Books.

Course Summary:

Basic subject on matrix theory and linear algebra, emphasizing topics useful in other disciplines, including systems of equations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, similarity, and positive definite matrices.Applications to least-squares approximations, stability of differential equations, networks, Fourier transforms, and Markov processes. Compared with 18.700, this course has more emphasis on matrix algorithms and applications. I will teach week 3 and the second half of the course (weeks 6 - 10).

Course Syllabus


Homework assignments

There will be 7 problem sets in this course, to be turned in at the beginning of the lecture. You are encouraged to discuss problems with each other, but each student must submit his/her own work.
Homework 1, due June 18
Homework 2, due June 25
Homework 3, due July 7
Homework 4, due July 18
Homework 5, due July 28
Homework 6, due August 4
Homework 7, due August 15

Exams:

There will be two midterm exams (during class time) and a final exam (3 hour exam). All exams are closed book.

Grading:

Homeworks - 30%, Midterms - 40%, Final - 30%