Course Information for Linear Algebra (Math6370)


The purpose of course is to learn some basic concepts, results, and techniques of Linear Algebra. Proofs are required and emphasized. 

Text: Linear Algebar Done Right, by Sheldon Axler, Springer-Verlag, 1997.

Reference books:

1. R. Bhatia, Matrix Analysis, Springer, New York, 1997.

2. R. A. Horn and C.R. Johnson, Matrix Analysis, Cambridge University Press, 1990.

3. F. Zhang, Matrix Theory – Basic Results and Techniques, Springer, 1999.

4. P. R. Halmos, Finite dimensional vector spaces, 2nd ed, Princeton, N.J., Van Nostrand Company, 1958.

Recommended Reading About Reading: For general information about reading mathematics, please consult the article How to read mathematics by Shai Simonson and Fernando Gouveau. It is published on the web, and talks about the language of mathematics, and how best to approach it

Lectures: Parker 246, 1:00-1:50 pm. (MWF).
 
 

         Professor:       Tin-Yau Tam

          Office:             200 Parker Hall

          Phone No.:      844-6572

                    e-mail:           tamtiny@auburn.edu

Lectures Notes and Problems

      Grades:  Grades are determined by the performance of the homeworks, presentations and tests/quizzes. There is no final examine.
 
 
 
 

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