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The document is a syllabus for MTH 42 Linear Algebra at Bronx Community College, detailing course prerequisites, textbook, instructor information, and grading policies. It outlines the topics covered, including systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces, and eigenvalues, along with a day-by-day schedule of classes and assignments. Additionally, it addresses academic integrity, accommodations for disabilities, and policies on makeup tests and homework submissions.

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Sp25 Syllabus MTH 42 Weaver

The document is a syllabus for MTH 42 Linear Algebra at Bronx Community College, detailing course prerequisites, textbook, instructor information, and grading policies. It outlines the topics covered, including systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces, and eigenvalues, along with a day-by-day schedule of classes and assignments. Additionally, it addresses academic integrity, accommodations for disabilities, and policies on makeup tests and homework submissions.

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BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

of the City University of New York


DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Syllabus: MTH 42 Linear Algebra (4 credits/4 hours)


Prerequisite: MTH 32 (Calculus II), ENG 100 or 110 if required
Textbook: Elementary Linear Algebra (Applications Version), Anton and Rorres, 11 ed., Cengage Learning

Instructor: Prof. Anthony Weaver


Email: [email protected]
Office: CPH 318
Office Hours: Wed. 10 am - 12 pm or by appointment

Course Description: Systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants. Vector spaces, subspaces, bases, di-
mension. Linear transformations, rank, nullity, inverse transformations. Change of basis. Similarity and isomorphism.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Grade: Your course grade will be based on two in-class exams, regular homework assignments, and the final exam.

Makeup and lateness policy: Homework will be collected periodically. Missed tests: with a valid excuse, you
will be permitted a makeup test.

Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty (such as plagiarism and cheating) is prohibited at Bronx Community
College and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, dismissal and expulsion.

Accommodations/Disabilities: If you have any barrier(s) to full participation in this course due to the impact
of a disability, please discuss with me and register with the disAbility Services Office at:
[email protected]
Loew Hall, Room 211, 718-289-5874. disAbility Services specialists will meet with you to discuss the eligibility process
for establishing academic accommodations for this course.

(Over for daily syllabus)


MTH 42 Spring 2025
Day-by-day syllabus
Textbook: Elementary Linear Algebra (Applications Version),
Anton and Rorres, 11th ed., Cengage Learning

Day Text Section/Topic Homework: Section/Problems

M 1/27 1.1 Introduction to Systems of Linear Equations 1.1/ 2,3,5,8,9,13, 15, 20


M 2/3 1.2 Gaussian elimination 1.2/1-7, 15-19, 21,25,27,29,37
W 2/5 1.3 Matrices and matrix operations 1.3/ 1,3,5,6,7,11,12,15, 16, 23,25, 27-30
M 2/10 1.4 Inverses and rules of matrix arithmetic 1.4/ 1,2,3,5,6,7,10,12,14,18,35,36,37
Tu 2/18 1.5 Elementary matrices; a method of finding inverses 1.5/ 1-6,9,13,15,17,19,20
W 2/19 1.6 Further results on systems of equations 1.6/ 1,3,5,10, 12,13, 15,18
M 2/24 1.7 Diagonal, triangular and symmetric matrices 1.7/ 3,5,9, 15-17, 19-22, 25-27
W 2/26 1.8 Matrix transformations 1.8/ 1,3,5,7,9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 31

M 3/3 Review
W 3/5 EXAM 1
Th 3/6 2.1 Determinants by cofactor expansion 2.1/ 1-4, 19,25,29,38
M 3/10 2.3 Properties of the determinant function 2.3/ 5,7,9,14, 15,17
W 3/12 4.1 Real vector spaces 4.1/ 3-14
M 3/17 4.2 Subspaces 4.2/ 1-5, 7-12, 17
W 3/19 4.3 Linear independence 4.3/ 1-4, 7,9,10,15
M 3/24 4.4 Coordinates and basis 4.4/ 1-5, 7, 7-11, 16, 17, 20
W 3/26 4.5 Dimension 4.5/ 1,3,4,8,9,12, 14, 22, 27
W 4/2 4.6 Change of basis 4.6/ 1-3, 6-8, 9
M 4/7 4.7 Row-, column- and null-spaces 4.7/ 1,3,5,8,9, 14, 16, 24
W 4/9 4.8 Rank, nullity and the fundamental matrix spaces 4.8/ 1-6, 9, 15, 18, 19, 27

[SPRING BREAK]

M 4/21 4.9 Matrix transformations in R2 and R3 4.9/ 1,3,5,7,8, 14, 15, 16


W 4/23 4.10 Properties of matrix transformations 4.10/ 5, 10, 11, 13
M 4/28 Review

W 4/30 EXAM 2

M 5/5 5.1 Eigenvalues and eigenvectors 5.1/ 1-6, 21, 24,,28, 29


W 5/7 5.2 Diagonalization 5.2/ 3,5,9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 35
M 5/12 8.1 General linear transformations 8.1/ 1,3,5,11, 14, 20, 21, 23, 25, 30
W 5/14 Review

TBA FINAL EXAM

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