SUNY at Stony Brook MAT 211: Introduction to Linear Algebra
Fall 2022

General Information

Place and time:
TuTh 11:30am-12:50pm Earth&Space 079

Professor:
Mikhail Movshev
email: mmovshev ad math dot sunysb dot edu
Office: Math Building 4-101 Office hours Tu Th 10:00-11:15, 14:45-16:00

Graders:
Bryan Wong
email: Bryan dot Wong ad stonybrook dot edu
Office: Link to the directory page

Course description:
This course provides an elementary introduction to linear algebra. It covers systems of linear equations, Gauss-Jordan elimination, matrices and determinants, vector (linear) spaces and linear transformations, bases, dimension, the Kernel-Image theorem, inner-product spaces, orthogonality, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. Algebraic objects are considered together with their geometric interpretations.

Textbook:
Otto Bretscher, Linear Algebra with Applications, 5rd Ed., Pearson Prentice Hall. (ISBN 978-0321796974)

Grades policy
The final grade is the weighted average according the following: homework 10%, Midterm I 25%, Midterm II 25%, Final 40%.

Math Learning Center, located in the Math Tower S-Level, S-240A may be a useful source of help if you have difficulties with your homework

Important dates
Fri, Sep. 2 4PM - last day to add or drop a class
Midterm I: Oct 6, usual room
Midterm II: Nov 3, usual room
Final Exam:Tue. Dec 13,Humanities 1006, 8:30-11:00pm

Information for students with disabilities
If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services at (631) 632-6748 or http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.

Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go to the following website: http://www.sunysb.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities.shtml