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Math 113: Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory

This quarter (Winter 2013) I am teaching Math 113 at Stanford University, MWF from 2:15–3:05pm. NOTE: effective immediately, the course will meet in 200-034 (basement level of the History Corner).

My office hours are Monday and Friday from 3:05--4pm and Tuesday from 1--2pm in 383-Y. The course assistant is Jenya Sapir; her office hours are Monday from 4--6pm and Tuesday from 9:50--10:50am.

For questions about the material or discussions, visit the Math 113 Piazza page.

Homework:

The full syllabus for the course is available here.

Course description: Math 113 is a course on linear algebra, the study of vector spaces and linear maps. The emphasis will be quite theoretical: we will study abstract properties of vector spaces and linear maps as well as their geometric interpretation, mostly ignoring the computational aspects. If you are more interested in applications of linear algebra, you should consider taking Math 104 instead.
     Besides studying linear algebra, an important goal of the course is to learn how to write mathematics. In class we will give rigorous proofs, emphasizing proper mathematical language and notation. Through the homework assignments, you will learn to apply mathematical reasoning and write clear, compelling and correct proofs yourself. Your homework and exams will be judged accordingly. No background in linear algebra or proofs is assumed, and there are no formal prerequisites for the course; Math 113 is appropriate for students who have already seen some linear algebra in Math 51.

Textbook: Sheldon Axler, Linear Algebra Done Right (2nd ed), required.

All homework assignments for the course will be available here, once they are posted. The final exam is Monday, March 18 from 12:15–3:15pm.

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