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DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-286 LINEAR ALGEBRA
COURSE Linear Algebra is a study of finite dimensional vector spaces.
DESCRIPTION: Topics considered include vectors and vector spaces, matrices,
determinants, systems of linear equations, inner product spaces,
linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and applications.
CREDITS/HOURS: 4 credits, 4 hours
PREREQUISITE: MAT-280 Calculus I with a grade of C or better or by permission of the
Department Chair.
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSE: No
STUDENT Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES: 1. Solve real-world application using the fundamental concepts of linear algebra
including matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems, determinants, vector spaces,
orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
2. Employ proofs to validate properties and arguments involving various concepts in
linear algebra.
3. Identify with some specificity a few applied areas (e.g. differential
equations, linear programming, Markov Chains, coding theory) where linear
algebra plays an important role.
4. Use some technology (e.g. a calculator or computer software) to solve linear algebra
problems.
ASSESSMENT Each of the above listed student learning objectives will be assessed by,
MEASURES: 1. Written assignments and/or quizzes.
2. Written examinations
3. Other, as announced by the instructor
COURSE GRADE: Students should refer to the instructor’s grading policy which will be distributed during
the first meeting of the class.
TEXTBOOK: Elementary Linear Algebra, Anton, Howard; John Wiley & Sons; 11th Edition
COURSE CONTENT:
TOPIC CHAPTER SECTIONS
Determinants 2 All
Matrices 11 3 – 1.7
7 7.1
Systems of Linear Equations 1 1.1 – 1.2, 1.9
Euclidean 2-Space and 3-Space 3 3.1 – 3.3
Euclidean n-space
General Vector Spaces 4 4.1 – 4.7
General Inner Product Spaces 6 6.1 – 6.5
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 5 5.1 – 5.2
Matrix Transformations 1 1.8
General Linear Transformations 8 8.1 – 8.4
REFERENCES: Edwards and Penney, Elementary Linear Algebra, Prentice-Hall
Larson, Edwards, and Falvo, Elementary Linear Algebra, Houghton-Mifflin
Lipschutz, Linear Algebra, Shaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill
Strang, Linear Algebra and its Applications
ELECTRONIC The Department of Mathematics prohibits the use of cell-phones, PDA’s,
DEVICES: headphones, IPODs and other such devices in mathematics classes unless
otherwise specified in the grading policy provided by the instructor at the
beginning of the semester.
FACULTY CLASS CANCELLATIONS may be found by clicking on the bottom of the
ABSENCE Bergen Community College website, www.Bergen.edu. A list is also posted in a
PROCEDURE: glass case near A-129, the main corridor on the first floor and in Ender Hall.
WEBSITE: Go to www.Bergen.edu, click on Academics, then Academic Departments, and
then mathematics for more information regarding the Mathematics Department
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