Math 224, Honors Linear Algebra and Calculus,
Spring 2005
Announcements:
- Jan 25: For any enrollment questions, see Arletta
Havlik in 310 Malott Hall, tel: 255-4013.
- Feb 17: You can find a lot of
relevant information on inner product spaces,
orthogonal polynomials, Gaussian quadrature, etc
in these
lecture notes
(courtesy of Prof. Hubbard). This is actually a rather large part of the
sequel to our textbook. The chapters of immediate relevance are
8.11 + parts of 8.3 and 8.4.
- Mar 22: The prelim will be held on Thursday, 03/31/05,
7:30-9:00pm in 406 Malott Hall.
A list of sample problems
is available.
- May 6: The final will be held on Thursday, 05/19/05,
3:00-6:30pm in 219 Baker Lab.
A list of sample problems
is available.
The time/date/location of the review session will be announced soon.
Course Description:
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Math 224 is an advanced introduction to linear algebra and
to differential calculus of several variable functions.
(Topics include: vector fields; line integrals; differential forms
and exterior derivatives; work, flux, and density forms;
integration of forms over parametrized domains; Green's, Stoke's,
and divergence theorems.)
The material in this course will be presented in a concrete but
rigorous fashion -- we will use examples to illustrate and gain intuition
for the theory and we will use proofs to understand and mathematically
justify the theory. You will be expected to read and write proofs,
and one of the goals of this course is to develop this skill.
Be prepared for a significant workload -- somewhere between
10 and 15 hours of work outside of lecture per week.
Times and Location:
- Lectures (Vladimirsky): Tue 11:40 - 12:55, Malott Hall (MT), Room 224
- Lectures (Vladimirsky): Thu 11:40 - 12:55, Malott Hall (MT), Room 224
- Recitations (Noonan): Wed 7:30-09:55pm, Malott Hall (MT), Room 532
Staff:
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Alex Vladimirsky,
Instructor
- Contact Info: 430 Malott Hall, 255-9871, vlad@math.cornell.edu
- Office Hours: Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00pm (or by appointment).
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Matthew Noonan,
Teaching Assistant
- Contact Info: 120 Malott Hall,
noonan@math.cornell.edu
- Office Hours: Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Text:
- Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms: A Unified Approach
2nd Edition, by John Hubbard and Barbara Hubbard.
Exam schedule and (tentative) Grade decomposition: