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Abdulla Eid

 

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

University of Bahrain, College of Science

Welcome to Linear Algebra 1 course webpage (Fall 2017)

The official course syllabus can be downloaded from here.

Course Description

This is an elementart course in linear algebra. The course is divided into 3 major parts:

  • Part 1: Solving linear system and matrix maniplution.
  • Part 1: Vector Spaces.
  • Part 2: Linear transformation and inner product.

Official topics include (from the catalog):
Fields, Vector spaces, Linear dependence and independence, Bases, Dimensions, Subspaces, Quotient spaces, Linear transformations, Connection with matrices, Change of bases, Eigen-values, Characteristic polynomial, Minimal polynomial, Canonical forms in simple cases, Real and complex, inner-product spaces, Orthonormal bases, Orthogonal and complex unitary matrices and their eigen-values, Orthogonal and unitary reduction of real symmetric and complex Hermitian matrices.

Course Information

  • Course code and title: MATHS211: Linear Algebra
  • Credit hours: 3 credit hours
  • Pre– requisite: MATHS 101 or 121: Calculus 1
  • Class time and place:
    • Section 6: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 02:00 AM –02:50 AM in S41-0101.
  • Course webpage: http://www.abdullaeid.net/teaching/Fall2017/MATHS211.html

Instructor Information

  • Instructor Name: Dr. Abdulla Eid
  • Office: S41-2098
  • Phone: (+973) 1743–7590
  • Office Hours:
    • Mondays, Wednesdays:  9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
  • Email: aeid (at) uob.edu.bh

Textbook

References

  1. G. Strang, Introduction to Linear Algebra, 2016, 5th Edition, Wellesley-Cambridge Press, ISBN--13: 978-0980232776.
  2. D. Lay, S. Lay, J. Macdonald, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 2015, 5th Edition, Pearson, ISBN--13: 978-0321982384.
  3. D. Cherney, T. Denton, R. Thomas and A. Waldron, Abstract algebra: An introduction, online textbook.

Class Notes

Assesment

Your final course grade will be based on two mid-term exams, two quizzes, final exam, and online homework. The grade distribution is as follows:

  • Quizzes: 10%
  • Midterm Exam (2): 50%
  • Final Exam: 40%

You can check your grades by clicking here.

Exam Scedules

  • Test 1: Wednesday October 25, 2017 from 11:00 AM -- 12:00 PM in TBA. Topics: TBA
  • Test 2: Wednesday December 20, 2017 from 11:00 AM -- 12:00 AM in TBA. Topics: TBA
  • Final Exam: Saturday January 14, 2018 from 14:30 AM -- 16:30 PM at TBA. Topics: All sections. ( Sample final exam )

Important Dates

  • Sept 17, 2017: First day of the semester (Instruction begins).
  • Sept 28, 2017: Last day to drop courses without a `W` grade.
  • Nov 5 -- 9 , 2017: Mid semester break.
  • Dec 7, 2017: Last day to withdraw with a `W` grade.
  • Jan 4, 2017: Last day of instruction.
  • Jan 14, 2017: Final exam.

Course Policies

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are strictly prohibited and will result in serious consequences. In particular, cheating or plagiarism may result in an ”F” for the course and be reported to the dean of students affairs for further action. Using of any outside materials, looking at another student’s exam or using cell phones might be considered as a cheating (whether or not you get benefit from it). For more information, please refer to the university regulations handbook (Article 75).

The Classroom Decorum

The classroom environment should be conductive to learning by all. please no chit-chat talks during the class. Cell phones and all electronic devices should be turned off and put away during the class.