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Linear Algebra , Math 202

Course Description (from the College):  Study finite-dimensional vector spaces. Topics include matrices, determinants, linear independence and eigenvalues. Prerequisite: MAT 191 or equivalent.

*Files on this page are mostly in .docx format (though some are in .pdf). If you have difficulty downloading them, see instructions linked in the left margin.

Syllabus -- in Word format

Homework

Important Dates
Exam I  Part 1/Part 2 -- Monday, September 19th exam key/study guide key
Exam II  Part 1/Part 2 -- Monday, October 17th exam key/study guide key
Exam III Part 1/Part 2 -- Wednesday, November 9th exam key/study guide key
Final Exam Part 1/Part 2 -- Wednesday, December 14th at 7:45 p.m. exam key

more detailed schedule in the syllabus

Email List

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Announcements:

Math Office: Mathematics 231J
My AACC voicemail: (410) 777-1264
My AACC email: bjmccall@aacc.edu
Office Hours: M 3:30-5, T 6-7, W 4-5, Th 4:30-7

Answer Keys

Quiz #1 -- key
Quiz #2 -- key
Quiz #3 -- key
Quiz #4 -- key
Quiz #5 -- key
Quiz #6 -- key
Quiz #7 -- key
Quiz #8 -- key
Quiz #9 -- key
Quiz #10 -- key
Quiz #11 -- key
Quiz #12 -- key
Quiz #13 -- key
Quiz #14 -- key

Homeworks to be Turned in

Homework #1
Homework #2
Homework #3
Homework #4
Homework #5
Homework #6
Homework #7
Homework #8
Homework #9
Homework #10
Homework #11

Proof Set #1
Proof Set #2
Proof Set #3
Proof Set #4

MatLab/Maple/Excel Labs

Lab #1 -- Code
Lab #2 -- Code
Lab #3 -- Code
Lab #4 -- Code
Lab #5 -- Code -- M-Files 1 2*
Lab #6 -- Code
Lab #7 -- Code
Lab #8 -- Code
How to Access MatLab

*right click on link to save files

Projects

Regression Project, Part 1: Data Collection
Regression Project, Part 2: Analysis

Handouts

Matrices Overview -- key
Matrix Operations on the TI-83/84
Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors -- key
Linear Transformations -- key
Inner Products -- key
Writing Proofs
Vector Spaces & Subspaces -- key
2x2 Matrix calculator (for finding eigenvalues, in .xlsx)
3x3 Matrix calculator (for finding characteristic polynomials in .xlsx)
Coordinate Systems -- key
Markov Chains -- key
Discrete Dynamical Systems -- key
Writing the Matrix of a Linear Transformation -- key
Homogeneous Solutions and Nullspaces -- key
Systems of Linear ODEs --key
Regression Equations
Similarity Transformations
Loop Currents

Proofs

Summation Formula (by Mathematical Induction)

Links:

PDF Graph Paper
I Will Derive song
How to draw Greek
GraphCalc
Free Online Math Courses
Summer 2016