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Instructor
Instructor: Dr. Greg Mayer
Course Description:
This course takes you through roughly three weeks of MATH 1554, Linear Algebra, as taught in
the School of Mathematics at The Georgia Institute of Technology.
Your ability to apply the concepts that we introduced in our previous linear algebra course is
enhanced when you can perform algebraic operations with matrices. At the start of this class,
you will see how we can apply the Invertible Matrix Theorem to describe how a square matrix
might be used to solve linear equations. This theorem is a fundamental role in linear algebra, as
it synthesizes many of the concepts introduced in the first course into one succinct concept.
You will then explore theorems and algorithms that will allow you to apply linear algebra in
ways that involve two or more matrices. You will examine partitioned matrices and matrix
factorizations, which appear in most modern uses of linear algebra. You will also explore two
applications of matrix algebra, to economics and to computer graphics.
Students taking this class are encouraged to first complete the first course in this series, linear
equations.
Course Learning Outcomes
● Apply matrix algebra, the matrix transpose, and the zero and identity matrices, to solve
and analyze matrix equations.
● Apply the formal definition of an inverse, and its algebraic properties, to solve and
analyze linear systems.
● Characterize the invertibility of a matrix using the Invertible Matrix Theorem.
● Apply partitioned matrices to solve problems regarding matrix invertibility and matrix
multiplication.
● Compute an LU factorization of a matrix and apply the LU factorization to solve systems
of equations.
● Apply matrix algebra and inverses to solve and analyze Leontif Input-Output problems.
● Construct transformation matrices to represent composite transforms in 2D and 3D
using homogeneous coordinates.
● Construct a basis for a subspace.
● Calculate the coordinates of a vector in a given basis.
● Characterize a matrix using the concepts of rank, column space, and null space.
● Apply the Rank, Basis, and Matrix Invertibility theorems to describe matrices, subspaces,
and systems.
Topics Covered
● Matrix Operations
● Inverse of a Matrix
● Invertible Matrices
● Partiioned Matrices
● The LU Factorization
● The Leontif Input-Output Model
● Computer Graphics
● Subspaces
● Dimension and Rank
Grades
Final grades are calculated using the following grade weighting.
Module 1 Quiz 20%
Module 2 Quiz 20%
Module 3 Quiz 20%
Final Exam 40%
A passing grade is 70% and above.
Attendance Policy
• This is a fully online course.
• Log in on a regular basis to complete your work, so that you do not have to spend a lot
of time reviewing and refreshing yourself regarding the content.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is considered a serious offense. You are not allowed to copy and paste or submit
materials created or published by others, as if you created the materials. All materials
submitted and posted must be your own. Any background materials you use should be cited.
Quizzes and Test Procedures
The purpose of the Module Quizzes to help students gain a deeper understanding of course
concepts, and help students become more aware of their level of understanding of course
material. Solutions to Module Quizzes will be provided to students.
The Final Exam is a summative assessment: the purpose of the Final Exam is to help students
become more aware of their level of understanding of course material, and to assess student
learning.
Students will have unlimited attempts to take each quiz. Students will have 30-minutes to take
each quiz each time they start an attempt. Students will have 60 minutes to take the Final Exam
after they have started it, and will have unlimited attempts.
Student Honor Code
All Audit and Verified learners are expected and required to abide by the letter and the spirit of
the edX honor code.
• Ethical behavior is extremely important in all facets of life.
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• You are responsible for completing your own work.
• Any learners suspected of behavior in violation of the Honor Code will be subject to
any/all of the actions listed in the edX Honor Code.
Communication
All learners should ask questions, and answer their fellow learners’ questions, on the course
discussion forums. Often, discussions with fellow learners are the sources of key pieces of
learning.
Netiquette
• Netiquette refers to etiquette that is used when communicating on the Internet. When
you are communicating via email, discussion forums or synchronously (real-time), please
use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar consistent with the academic
environment and scholarship.
• We expect all participants (learners, faculty, teaching assistants, staff) to interact
respectfully. Learners who do not adhere to this guideline may be removed from the
course.
Course Schedule
Module Topic Lesson
Module 1: Topic 1: Matrix Lesson 1: Matrix Addition and Scalar Multiplication
Matrices and Operations Lesson 2: Matrix Multiplication
The Matrix Lesson 3: Matrix Transpose and Powers
Inverse
Topic 2: Inverse of Lesson 1: The inverse of a 2x2 matrix
a Matrix Lesson 2: The Inverse of an nxn Matrix
Lesson 3: Elementary Matrices
Module 2: The Topic 1: Invertible Lesson 1: The Invertible Matrix Theorem
Invertible Matrix Matrices
Theorem and Topic 2: Lesson 1: Partitioned Matrices and Matrix Multiplication
Applications Application: Lesson 2: Partitioned Matrices and the Matrix Inverse
Partitioned
Matrices
Topic 3: Lesson 1: Solving Linear Systems with the LU
Application: The Factorization
LU Factorization Lesson 2: Computing the LU Factorization
Topic 4: Lesson 1: The Leontif Input-Output Model
Application: The
Leontif Input-
Output Model
Module 3: Topic 1: Computer Lesson 1: Homogeneous coordinates
Computer Graphics Lesson 2: 3D Transformations
Graphics and Topic 2: Lesson 1: Subsets and Subspaces
Subspaces Subspaces of Rn Lesson 2: Column Space and Null Space
Lesson 3: Basis of a Subspace
Topic 3: Lesson 1: Coordinate Systems
Dimension and Lesson 2: The Dimension of a Susbpsace
Rank Lesson 3: Rank and Invertibility
Course Materials
• All content and course materials can be accessed online
• There is no required textbook but students may find the following textbook a helpful companion
to the course: Interactive Linear Algebra, by D. Margalit and J. Rabinoff. The textbook is
available as a downloadable PDF in the course.
Technology/Software Requirements
• Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)
• Adobe Acrobat PDF reader (free download; see https://get.adobe.com/reader/
