Math 4378, Advanced Linear Algebra, TuTh 2:30PM -
4:00PM, SEC 203
Text: Linear Algebra second edition, Kenneth Hoffmann, Ray Kunze, Prentice-Hall;
plus Supplementary Notes
Syllabus: After a short review on Polynomials (Chapter 4) and Determinants (Chapter 5), the course will cover in depths Chapter 6 (Elementary Canonical Forms) and Chapter 7 (The Rational and Jordan Forms)
Grading: There will be three Tests and the Final. I will take the two highest test scores (60%) and the mandatory final (40%).
Office Hours: PGH 607, TTH 1-2 pm. But you can always e-mail your questions to
klaus@math.uh.edu
Please, use only this e-mail.
Teaching Assistant: Georgios Kazasis, PGH 605
Office Hours: TTH 12-1 pm e-mail:
Georgios.Kazasis@mail.uh.edu
For all tests, you need to bring a blue book and picture ID
Tired of still not being able to type math on your new and fancy PC? I
recommend Scientific Notebook (SNB) for your home work and for
writing course notes. This program is available for $99
through MacKichan Software at
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Unlike ordinary word processors, documents are saved in LaTeX. But the program
is as easy to use as MS Word and for SNB, you don't have to know any TeX.
In addition of being a scientific text processor, the program can also
compute or graph your mathematical expressions. SNB comes with complete printed
documentation.