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Course Description:

This is an introductory course in linear algebra for students who have had some exposure to vectors, at the level of Math 51. If you have never had a course on vector calculus and algebra, you may find the pace a little fast, although we will review the relevant material. On the other hand, if you have taken Math 52 and 53, you should not take this course; instead you should take Math 104 or Math 113, which are more advanced and theoretical.

Instructors:


Name Office Phone Office Hours email
Paul Biran 383BB 723-4080 Tues, Thursday 5-6:30 biran@math.stanford.edu
Shi Jin 382Q2 Mon-Wed-Friday 11-12:00 jin@math.stanford.edu
George Papanicolaou 383V 723-2081 Tues -Thursday 10:30-12:00 papanico@math.stanford.edu

Course Assistants:


Name Office Phone Office Hours email
Dimitrios Cheliotis dimitris@math.stanford.edu
Melanie Bertelson-Volckaert bertel@math.stanford.edu

Review Session

The first tutorial session will be on Friday January 8, 4-5pm in room 381T and will be conducted by Melanie Bertelson-Volckaert. Subsequent tutorials will be on Thursdays, 7-8pm in room 381T and will be conducted by Melanie Bertelson-Volckaert or by Dimitrios Cheliotis.

Textbook

The textbook for the course is "Introduction to Linear Algebra ", Second Edition, by Gilbert Strang. This new edition should be in the bookstore. We will cover most of chapters 1-6.

Grading Policy

The course grade will be based on the following.

Homework: 25%
Midterm: 30%
Final Exam: 45%

Homework Policy

There will be nine homework assignments, one due each Thursday or Friday, depending on your section. They are due in class or under the door of the instructor's office by 5:00pm and no late homeworks will be accepted.

Homework counts for 25% of the final grade. The lowest homework score will be dropped.

Exam Information

Midterm: Fifth week, in class (week of February 25 Th or Fri)
Final Exam: Monday March 15, 7-10pm

Showing up for the exams is the most basic requirement of the course. If you are not there, you get a zero. If there is an absolutely unavoidable conflict, you may discuss the matter with the instructor, but you must do so well in advance.