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MATH 1030: Matrix Theory & Linear Algebra I

Daniel Teixeira, daniel.teixeira@dal.ca
Lectures: M/W/F 11:05-12:55.
Office hours: M/W 12:00-13:00, T/R 8:00-10:00, or by appointment.
Learning Centre: M-F 12:00-4:00pm.

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Dalhousie University

MATH 1030: Matrix Theory & Linear Algebra I (Summer 2025)

Instructor: Daniel Teixeira, daniel.teixeira@dal.ca.
Lectures: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:05-12:55 pm Atlantic Time. (via MS Teams)
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 1-2:00 pm AT, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-10:00 am, or by appointment. (via MS Teams)
TA Office Hours: TBA.
Learning Centre: M-F 12-4:00pm. (sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/b8xcx9nmcharge)
Course website: www.mathstat.dal.ca/~teixeira/251030.

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Course Description

This course is a self-contained introduction to Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra. Topics include: systems of linear equations, vectors in R^n, matrices, spans, linear independence, bases, dimension, linear transformations in R^n, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, applications.
Prerequisites:Nova Scotia Advanced Mathematics 11 or 12 (or equivalent).

Course materials

The textbook for the class is Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra, by Peter Seliger. This book is available from the Dalhousie Bookstore and from the author's webpage.

Further resources recommendations will be available on the Course Content page at the course website.

Course Assessment

Course Policies

  1. If you are having trouble with material in the course, please join mine or Dario's office hours Please also use Brightspace discussion board. Moreover, get registered for Math \textbf{Learning Centre} at https://tinyurl.com/b8xcx9nmcharge.. You can also emailme to discuss your difficulties, whatever they are. You should do so before it is late; we are here to help!
  2. You are allowed to a prepared handwritten study sheet with you to your final exam. Calculators are not allowed, nor needed - answers may be left unsimplified.
  3. Homework will be assigned weekly through WebWork on Brightspace. Late homework will not be accepted , but your lowest homework score will be automatically dropped.
  4. There will be no make-up examination for the midterm. If you be unable to submit the midterm examination, your midterm’s weight will be automatically transferred to your final exam score. I strongly recommend against this option unless it is your only one.
  5. you are not be able to be physically on campus for the Final Exam on June 20, 2025, there is a make-up exam scheduled for August 25, 2025, 12:30pm-3:30pm (location TBD). If possible, I highly encourage you to plan to make the main exam sitting in June, so as to have a back-up in case there is any need.
  6. Students are encouraged to work together over the course of their studies, including the homework assignments. Studies have shown that social ties are a main predictor of success in STEM classes. Still, No collaboration is permitted on the midterm nor the final exam.
  7. 2% per cent of your grade is for participation. There are at least four ways to participate: asking or answering questions in class, coming to office hours, asking and answering questions on the course Brightspace forum. Each time you do so, you gain 1 participation point, and 2 points equals 2%.
  8. There is an opportunity to highlight applications of linear algebra to your field of interest in this class. By writing a short note on an applications of linear algebra, you can get up to 3% extra marks. You are welcome to use an AI chatbot to help you figure out an application, but your submission must use your own words.

Conversion of numerical grades to Final Letter Grades follows the Dalhousie Common Grade Scale:

A+ (90-100)
A (85-89)
A- (80-84)
B+ (77-79)
B (73-76)
B- (70-72)
C+ (65-69)
C (60-64)
C- (55-59)
D (50-54)
F (<50)