| Meeting Time | Lecture: M,W,F at either 11:00 - 11:50 am or 1:15-2:05 pm (see rooms below)
TA Sections: Tu,Th (various times, see Rooms and TA Sections below) |
Course
Overview | Linear Algebra and Multivariable
Calculus are two of the most widely used mathematical tools across all
scientific disciplines. This course seeks to develop background in both
and highlight the ways in which multivariable calculus can be naturally
understood in terms of linear algebra. |
| Prerequisites and Other Courses |
There aren't any specific prerequisites for this course beyond a strong
understanding of differential calculus of one variable. We will start
from the beginning in linear algebra and build up all concepts together
in lecture. However, this course is packed with information and moves
quickly. Students who are somewhat unsure of their calculus background
may want to consider courses in the 40 series. Students with some
experience with mathematical proof and who are looking for a more
challenging course may want to try Math 51H. |
| Textbooks | Linear Algbera, by S. Levandosky
-- An efficient introduction to linear algebra by a former Math 51 instructor
Vector Calculus (3rd. Edition), by S.J. Colley
-- New book for this course, with better explanations and examples than books from previous years
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Grade
Breakdown | Midterm I -- 20 %, Midterm II -- 20 %
Final Exam -- 40%, Homework and Matlab Exercises -- 20% |
Course
Head |
BRIAN WHITE (white@math)
Office: 383-EE (3rd floor, Math building 380)
Office Phone: 3-0952
Office Hours: Monday 2:30-4:30, Thursday 3:00-4:00 |
| Professors |
NAT THIEM (thiem@math)
Office: 382-Q2 (2nd Floor, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 2:15-3:45
MATTHEW YOUNG (myoung@math)
Office: 383-TT
Office hours: Monday 2:15-5:15
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Teaching
Assistants |
KAZIM BUYUKBODUK (kazim@math)
Office: 380-U1 (Basement, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Tuesday 6-9
ROBERT EASTON (easton@math)
Office: 380-G (Basement, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9:30-11
NIKOLAY PENEV (penev@math)
Office: 380-J (Basement, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-6
YU-JONG TZENG (yjt@math)
Office: 380-L (Basement, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Monday 2:15-3:45, Wednesday 3:40-5:10
IAN WEINER (iweiner@math)
Office: 381-G (1st Floor, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Wednesday 12:55-3:55
BAOSEN WU (bwu@math)
Office: 380-R (Basement, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Tuesday 2:30-5:30
JOE BLITZSTEIN (ACE) (jkb@math)
Office: 381-H (1st Floor, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Tuesday 3:30-6:30
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Administrative
Teaching
Assistant |
YIANNIS SAKELLARIDIS (yiannis@math)
Office: 380-H (Basement, Math building 380)
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 11:45-1:15
Please direct all website/forum questions to me. Contact your TA first about issues with coursework.
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Office
Hours |
Office hours for lecturers and TAs are as listed above. In addition SUMO has (free) tutoring sessions on Mondays and
Wednesdays, 6-10 pm in 380-381T (1st Floor, Math building 380).
The Center for Teaching and Learning runs a free drop-in tutoring service for many subjects including math,
and each student is entitled to 8 hours of free tutoring per quarter.
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