American University of Beirut
Department of Mathematics
Fall 2024 – 2025
Math 218 - Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications
Instructor: Office: Email:
Dr. Mohamad Menhem Bliss 113
[email protected]Office Hours: Wednesday 9:45-10:45
Textbook: Elementary Linear Algebra, applications version by Howard
Anton-Chris Rorres-Anton Kaul-12th edition
Course Description: An introduction to linear algebra at a less theoretical
level than Math 219. Systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination,
vectors in Rn , matrices, determinants, vector spaces, subspaces and
dimension, orthogonal projection and least-squares approximation,
eigenvalues, eigenvectors and selected applications. Students cannot
receive credit for both Math 219 and Math 218.
Course Learning Outcomes:
· Define systems of linear equations and use Gaussian elimination to
solve linear systems.
· Find the transpose and inverse of a matrix using elementary row
operations.
· Evaluate determinants using several techniques and use the
properties of determinants to determine if a matrix is non-singular.
· Determine subspaces, spanning sets and bases of vector spaces and
demonstrate linear independence or dependence of a set of vectors.
· Relate linear transformations to matrices and compute their rank.
· Compute the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix and learn the
diagonalization of matrices.
· Define inner product spaces, angles and orthogonality, orthonormal
bases.
· Apply Gram-Schmidt process to construct orthonormal bases.
· Perform orthogonal diagonalization of a symmetric matrix.
Exams: The grades allocated towards the final grade are:
1) Exam I, 25% 2) Exam II, 25% 3) Final Exam,
50%.
Exam Dates:
Exam I: Monday October 7 at 6:00 Bliss 203
Exam II: TBA
University Policies:
· Academic Integrity:
Please refer to AUB Student Code of Conduct:
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StudentCodeConduct.pdf , in particular section 1.1, which concerns
academic misconduct including cheating, plagiarism, in-class
disruption, and dishonesty. Please be aware that misconduct is
vigorously prosecuted and that AUB has a zero tolerance policy. Course
policy is that credible evidence of cheating will result in course
failure.
· Recommended Accessibility Statement to Acknowledge the
Unique Learning Needs of Students with Disabilities:
AUB strives to make learning experiences as accessible as possible. If
you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to a disability
(including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions),
please inform me immediately so that we can privately discuss
options. In order to help establish reasonable accommodations and
facilitate a smooth accommodations process, you are encouraged to
contact the Accessible Education Office:
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+961-1-350000, x3246; West Hall, 314.
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Course Policy:
· The grade for an unexcused missed Exam will be a zero. Students who
miss an exam for a valid medical reason must provide a medical
excuse from AUBMC within one week from the date of the exam.
· The university policy regarding incomplete work and other issues will
be followed. Check the AUB catalogue for details.
· Regular attendance is expected (lecture and recitation). Students are
responsible for all the material presented in class, including
announcements about course procedure. University policies apply.
Students missing classes might be entitled to losing curve points if
any.
· Last day for withdrawal from courses: Friday November 15, 2024
Sectio Suggested Problems
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1.1 2-8-11(a)- 12-13-15-19-26
1.2 1-2-3- 4- 6-8-14- 19-21-25-26-27-30-35-36-37
1.3 1-3(a,g,k)- 5-6-7-11-15-16-23-34-36-TF(c,e,g,h,j)
1.4 5-8-10-12-14-16-17-22-24-25-29-31-33-39-40-42-45-46-47-49- TF exercises.
1.5 2-3-5-7-10-12-16- 18-19-20- 21-22-23 TF exercises.
1.6 3- 6-9- 14-15-16-17-18-22-23
1.7 1-2-3-7-9-10-12-13-15-20-22-26-28-30-32-34-36-37-42-45-47
2.1 4,15,18,19,21,23,27,29,31,33,34,36,37,39
2.2 5,6,7,8,10,12,13,18,20,23,24,29 TF exercises
2.3 1,5,7,9,14,15,18,33,34,36,37.
3.1 9-12-17-19-21-22
3.2 3-5-6-7-10-12-15-16-17-19- 24 TF exercises
3.3 2-4-6-8-14-18-20-24-26-28 TF exercises.
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