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Title

Linear Algebra I

Objective

To provide students with working knowledge of vectors and matrices, examples of linear algebra application, and experience of using software to solve linear algebra problems.

Textbook

Linear algebra and its application, updated second edition by David Lay

Topics

Linear Systems
Geometry of Vectors
Matrix Algebra
Determinant
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

Semester Taught and Grade Distribution

Semester A B C D F
Summer 2002 17.7% 26.5% 29.4% 8.8% 17.6%
Spring 2002 11.36% 26.14%  23.86% 22.73% 15.91%
Fall 2001 14.29% 27.14% 27.14% 14.29% 17.14%
Summer 2001  25.8% 19.3% 25.8% 25.8%  3.3%
Spring 2001 10.6%  40.4%  27.7% 10.6% 10.6%
Fall 2000 14.8% 20.4% 16.7% 19.6% 18.5%