Location and Times

Dwinelle 109, Monday - Thursday 4-6pm

Office hours: Evans 971 Tuesday & Thursday  2:30-3:30pm

Email: norman.sheu@berkeley.edu

Overview

Math 110 is a second course in linear algebra, focusing more on theory and proof than computations. The material significantly overlaps 54 but, unlike 54, does not include differential equations. Math 110 differs from Math 54 in two ways: 1) it concerns itself with arbitrary vector spaces, not just R^n and 2) it approaches linear algebra from a proof - based perspective. For many students, this may be their first proof-based math course.  We will spend time discussing various strategies for writing and understanding proofs. 

This is not an online course

Prerequisites

Math 54 or equivalent preparation in linear algebra at the lower division level. Some prior experience with mathematical reasoning and proofs, for example Math 55, is also helpful.

Textbook

Fourth edition of "Linear Algebra Done Right" by Sheldon Axler. 

Grading policy  

Homework: 20%

Midterm 1: 25%

Midterm 2: 25%

Final: 30%

The class grade distribution will be based on what is recommended by the math department.  

Homework

Homework will be posted on Thursday and collected the following Thursday one week later. You must submit a physical copy. Do not email your homework assignments to the course reader or me. Three problems wil be chosen at random to be graded. No credit is given for homework turned in after the due date. Two of the lowest homework scores will be dropped. Working with others is encouraged, but you must write your solutions on your own and write the names of your collaborators at the top of the assignment. 

Exams

There will be two midterms and one final. All midterms will be held during regular class hours. Midterms and finals will not be conducted remotely under any circumstances. There are no make-up midterms or final. 

The first midterm will be held on July 3rd.

The second midterm will be held on July 25th.

The final will be held on the last day of class, August 9th.

No calculators or cheat sheets are allowed in exams. 

Academic Integrity

Cheating is unacceptable. Students found cheating on homework or midterm will receive a score of 0 on that homework or midterm. Students found cheating on the final exam will receive an automatic F in the course. Any student caught cheating will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Student Community Standards, and if found responsible for academic misconduct may receive sanctions ranging up to suspension or dismissal from the university. 

DSP

Students with disabilities requiring accomodations for exams must submit a letter of accomodation from the Disabled Students Program and contact me at least two weeks in advance of any exam so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Requests may not be accomodated if this deadline is not met. 

Incomplete Grades

Grades of Incomplete will be granted only for direct medical or personal emergencies that cause you to miss the final, and only if you have completed the majority of the coursework and your work up to that point is of passing quality.

Information for incomplete grades can be found here. 

Homework Assignment

1.) Axler 1A: 7, 8 ; 1B: 2, 4, 6 ; 1C: 7, 8, 12, 21, 23 

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