MATH 201 - Spring 2022
MATH 201: Linear Algebra
Spring 2022
Sections 1 and 2
Professor: Angélica Osorno
Office: Library 305
Phone: x5093 (503-517-5093)
This is the course information website for sections S01 and S02 of Math 201: Linear Algebra.
All other material for the class will be posted on the Moodle page.
General Information
Schedule
- Lecture (section 1): MWF 3:10-4:00pm, Lib 204.
- Lecture (section 2): MWF 9:00-9:50am, Lib 204.
- Office hours: TBA; you can also make an appointment or stop by my office. If my door sign says "please knock", you are welcome in. My office is a safe space to ask questions.
- Evening sessions: A teaching assistant is available TBA, to help with Math 201.
- Math help center: Student tutors are available to help you on STuWTh from 7:00 to 9:00pm in Library 204. Individual tutoring is also available.
Text: Linear Algebra, Fourth edition, by Jim Hefferon. Full text available online.
Course description: A brief introduction to field structures, followed by a presentation of the algebraic theory of finite dimensional vector spaces. Topics include linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization. Geometry of inner product spaces is examined in the setting of real and complex fields.
Learning outcomes: After actively and thoughtfully engaging in this course, I'm confident students will be able to:
- solve systems of linear equations;
- understand the concept of vector space, basis, dimension;
- express linear transformations as matrices and vice versa;
- compute determinants and understand their universal and geometric properties;
- find eigenvalues and eigenvectors of linear transformations, and understand their meaning;
- understand the geometry of inner product spaces;
- understand and produce proofs related to the above topics;
- solve open-ended problems related to the above topics;
- apply the above topics in relevant examples and applications; and
- communicate mathematical ideas verbally and in writing.
Distribution Requirements: This course can be used towards your Group III, "Natural, Mathematical, and Psychological Science," requirement. It accomplishes the following learning goals for the group:
- Use and evaluate quantitative data or modeling, or use logical/mathematical reasoning to evaluate, test or prove statements.
- Given a problem or question, formulate a hypothesis or conjecture, and design an experiment, collect data or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.
This course does not satisfy the "primary data collection and analysis" requirement.