News and Updates
Welcome to MATH 111
This is applications-oriented approach to linear algebra,
with an emphasis on the geometry of transformations
and discrete dynamical systems. Classes are interactive and as much as possible
we use a problem-solving approach.
If you need help!
If you are having trouble with an example from class or with a chapter problem
there are lots of things you can do: get help from someone in the class;
post a question on webCT for the tutor or someone in the class to answer;
go to the Math Help Centre Jeff 201, staffed Mon-Thurs 9:30-4:30 and Fri 9:30-1:30;
or go to the MATH111 tutorial (Tuesday in JEFF 234. See info sheet).
Oct 16. Study Groups
In class today we formed a good number of study groups. Thanks for your participation and energy. I think this will reap dividends for us.
Group leaders: please don't forget to send me emails with names of those in your group and their emails.
Next friday we will make sure that those who were absent get to be part of a group.
Jan 12. Marks.
Clarification on how your mid-year mark was calculated. Two best tests: 10 each. Journals: 10. Xmas exam: 60. That adds to 90.
Divide by 0.9 and you get mark out of 100.
A big part of the final mark will be the final exam. I plan to prepare you well for that. So I'm still aiming for a class avge close to 70.
Jan 27. Notes and next test
I have now posted complete notes and problem solutions for Chapters 4 and 5. The next test is Wed. Feb 10 in class. It will cover sections 24
(last terms notes) and sections 41 and 42. We will finish 42 by next friday. The following problems will prepare you for the test; in fact the problems on the test
will be exactly like 2 or 3 of these problems.
Chapter 2 #50 - 54 (not 50(c))
Chapter 4 #1 - 11.
Note that our permanent home is now WLH 205.
Jan 27. Notes and next test
I have now posted complete notes and problem solutions for Chapters 4 and 5. The next test is Wed. Feb 10 in class. It will cover sections 24
(last terms notes) and sections 41 and 42. We will finish 42 by next friday. The following problems will prepare you for the test; in fact the problems on the test
will be exactly like 2 or 3 of these problems.
Chapter 2 #50 - 54 (not 50(c))
Chapter 4 #1 - 11.
Note that our permanent home is now WLH 205.
Feb 5. Error in soln to Problem 7
My best "error-correcting codes" for my solutions are the students in the course! Luke has pointed out that the solution to Chapter 4 problem 7 is really (mostly)
the solution to another problem. I have reposted the file with a correct solution. Thanks, and do tell me when you see something that looks wrong!
Course Info
| Text Book: |
Linear Algebra Class Notes 2009-10
$20 brought to class (and get your name ticked off)
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| Class Time: |
Tuesday 11:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Friday 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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| Class Location: |
Walter Light 205 |
Instructor: |
Peter Taylor Jeff 513
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| Tutorials: |
Tutor: Eril Berkok
Time: Certain Tuesdays 5:30
Location: JEFF 234
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