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Teacher
Thomas Zaslavsky
Office: WH-216
Email: zaslav@math.binghamton.edu
Office hours
My regular office hours are M, W, F: 3:00-4:30. Drop in! You do not need an appointment. If I'm not in my office, I am probably nearby and will be back shortly...
Also by appointment at other times. See me or email to make an appointment.
Class meets on M, W, F at 12:15 in WH-100E.
Course goals
You have probably had linear algebra already. This is an introductory graduate course; it is more advanced. More proofs, more generality, and more results than you see in undergraduate linear algebra.
Course Work
I expect you, the students, to study the material and to work on as many of the exercises as you can. I'll collect written work every week and return it with comments, for your edufication (sic).
Readings
- Sheldon Axler, Linear Algebra Done Right, 4th edition, Springer, 2024. (Do not use a previous edition.)
There is a free download available from Springer (7 KB) or (3 KB) the author (download).
I recommend having a physical book because it's better for study and reference. I like an e-book because it's portable.
- Background reading/reference if you want it: An online first course in linear algebra for honors math undergraduates has been recommended to me: Sergei Treil, Linear Algebra Done Wrong (truly!), click here for download.
I expect you to be prepared: read the assigned sections BEFORE the class. In the class we'll discuss the readings and work on problems.
Course Outline (obviously under construction)
The readings and assignments are from Axler's book. Details on the assignments page.
- Ch. 1-2: Refresher, plus small but important unfamiliar definitions and methods.
- Ch. 3
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