MA 35100 (\(\S\S\)130–131)
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MA 35100 (Spring 2025, \(\S\S\)130–131)\({}^\dagger\)

\(\dagger\) - This is the webpage for Section 130 and Section 131 of an uncoordinated course, MA 35100. This means that policies, homework, and exams for this course are decided by each section instructor individually. In particular, information on this webpage typically applies only to \(\S\S\)130–131.

Instructor

Anurag Sahay

Email: anuragsahay@purdue.edu
Office: MATH 402
Lecture (\(\S\)130): TTh, 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM in BRNG B268
Lecture (\(\S\)131): TTh, 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM in BRNG B268
Office Hours: T, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM and Th, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (or by appointment) in MATH 402.

Grader

Mei Lam Chan

Email: chan339@purdue.edu
Office: MATH 613

Textbook

The textbook for the course is Linear Algebra, Ideas and Applications (4th Edition) by Richard C. Penney.

This book is available via Purdue's library system in both e-copy and hardcopy; please see this link for details about how to access an e-copy. Hardcopies of the book are on reserve at the Mathematical Sciences Library. You are not required to purchase the book or a MyLab subscription for this course.

A secondary resource for the course will be James E McClure's draft notes Linear Algebra for students. This will be available to access through Brightspace.

Course Description

Syllabus

MA 35100 is an introduction to linear algebra, i.e., to the theories of linear equations, matrices and vector spaces. Linear algebra plays a fundamental role in science, engineering and the social sciences, and this course will provide the student a firm basis for the use of such.

Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics include systems of linear equations; finite dimensional vector spaces; matrices; determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvector applications to analytical geometry.

Not open to students with credit in MA 26500.

Prerequisites

Any of Undergraduate level MA 17200, MA 17400, MA 18200, MA 26100, MA 26300, MA 27100 with a Minimum Grade of C-. Not open to students with credit in MA 26500.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Purdue University strives to make learning experiences accessible to all participants. If you anticipate or experience physical or academic barriers based on disability, you are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center at: drc@purdue.edu or by phone: 765-494-1247, as soon as possible.

If the Disability Resource Center (DRC) has determined reasonable accommodations that you would like to utilize in this class, you must send your Course Accommodation Letter to the instructor. Instructions on sharing your Course Accommodation Letter can be found by visiting: https://www.purdue.edu/drc/students/course-accommodation-letter.php. Additionally, you are strongly encouraged to contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss implementation of your accommodations.