MATH 251(2004): Course Description

• TEXT: S. Lipshutz, Linear Algebra, Schaum's Outline Series, McGraw-Hill.
• SYLLABUS: Vector Spaces, Linear Mappings, Dual Spaces, Bilinear and Quadratic Forms, Hermitian Forms, Determinants, Diagonalizable Operators, Canonical Forms, Real and Complex Inner Product Spaces, Spectral Theorem, Applications.
• ASSIGNMENTS: There will be 8 assignments.
• MIDTERM TEST: There will be one class test which will be held shortly before the midterm break.
• FINAL EXAM: There will be a three hour final exam; no calculators will be allowed.
• GRADING: If A = assignment mark, T = test mark, E = exam mark and F = final mark (all out of 100), then F=.1A + .1T + .8E. No credit will be given for doing "extra work". There will be a supplemental exam given in August 2004.
• Academic Integrity: McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offenses under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see http://www.mcgill.ca/integrity for more information).

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