DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

College of Science
Department of Mathematics
LINEALG – Linear Algebra for Majors
Prerequisite: MATH114 Prerequisite to:LINPROG, MODEGEO

Instructor:_______________________ Contact details:__________________

Consultation Hours:_______________ Class Schedule and Room:_________

Course Description
This is an introductory course in linear algebra. Topics discussed include matrices, vector spaces, linear
transformation and their matrix representation, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and diagonalization.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student is expected to present the following learning outcomes in line with
the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA)
ELGA Learning Outcome
Critical and Creative Thinker At the end of the course, the student will perform the
Effective Communicator fundamental operations on matrices as well as
Lifelong Learner illustrate the following concepts: vector spaces,
Service-Driven Citizen subspaces, linearly independent sets, basis, rank of
matrix, dimension of vector space, linear
transformation, matrix of linear transformation with
respect to different pairs of bases, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors.

Final Course Output

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to submit the following during
the indicated dates of the term.
Learning Outcome Required Output Due Date
At the end of the course, the student will apply Carefully crafted compilation of solved Week 13
appropriate linear algebraic concepts, thinking problems (theoretical exercises) that
processes, tools, and technologies in the will manifest the application of the
solution to various conceptual or real-world concepts learned
problems.

Rubric for assessment

Needs
CRITERIA Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Improvement
(1)
Understanding of Shows complete Shows nearly Shows some Shows very
mathematical understanding of complete understanding of limited
concepts the underlying understanding of the mathematical understanding of
mathematical the problem’s concepts and the problem’s
concepts and mathematical principles needed mathematical
principles needed concepts and to solve the concepts and
to solve the principles. problem. principles.
problem.
Clarity of Explanation is well- Explanation is Explanation is little Explanation is
Explanation written, complete clear but few difficult to difficult to
and unambiguous. simple details are understand. understand.
Terminologies and missed. Some symbols
symbols are used Terminologies and and notations are
correctly. symbols are used used
appropriately. inappropriately.
 Understanding of Shows correct Shows correct Shows correct Lacks
methods of proof understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of
the method of the method of the method of the method of
proof. Statements proof. The proof proof but there are proof but an
are logical and the proceeded major errors in attempt to solve
desired conclusion logically except for reasoning. the problem is
is arrived at. a few minor errors. evident.

Grading System
Scale:
FOR FOR STUDENTS 95-100% 4.0
EXEMPTED with FINAL EXAM 89-94% 3.5
83-88% 3.0
STUDENTS with With 78-82% 2.5
(w/out Final no missed one missed 72-77% 2.0
Exam) quiz quiz 66-71% 1.5
Average of quizzes & 95% 60% 50% 60-65% 1.0
Project <60% 0.0
Class participation & Lab 5% 10% 10%
exercises
Final exam - 30% 40%

Learning Plan
LEARNING TOPIC WEEK NO. LEARNING
OUTCOME ACTIVITIES
At the end of the I. LINEAR EQUATIONS AND Week 1-3  Library work
course, the MATRICES  Cooperative Learning
student will apply 1.1 Matrices and Matrix  Skills exercises
appropriate linear Operations  Student self-assessment
algebraic 1.2 Algebraic Properties of and reflection
concepts, Matrix Operations  Quizzes
thinking 1.3 Special Types of  Seatworks
processes, tools, Matrices
and technologies 1.3 Echelon Form of a
in the solution to Matrix
various
1.4 Equivalent Matrices
conceptual or
(incorporate discussion
real-world
above)
problems.
QUIZ 1

II. DETERMINANTS
Week 4-6
2.1 Definition
2.2 Properties of
Determinants
2.3 Cofactor Expansion
2.4 Inverse of a Matrix
2.5 Cramer’s Rule

QUIZ 2

III. VECTOR SPACES

Week 7-9
3.1 Vector Spaces and
Subspaces
3.2 Linear Independence
3.3 Basis and
 Dimension
3.4 Rank of a Matrix

QUIZ 3

IV. LINEAR
TRANSFORMATIONS
AND MATRICES

4.1 Definition and Examples

4.2 Isomorphisms Week 10-12
4.3 Kernel and Range of a
Linear Transformation
4.4 Coordinates
4.5 Matrix of a Linear
Transformation

V. EIGENVALUES AND
EIGENVECTORS
5.1 Definition
5.2 Diagonalization
5.3 *Inner Product Spaces
(Orthogonal and Week 13-14
Orthonormal Vectors)
5.4 *Gram-Schmidt Process
5.5 *Diagonalization of
Symmetric Matrices

FINAL EXAMINATION

*Optional

2 hrs

References
Anton, H. (1981) Elementary Linear Algebra, (2nd edition) N.Y.: Wiley
Fraleigh and Beauregard,(1995). Linear Algebra (3 rd Edition). Addison : Wesley
Kolman B. and Hill, D., (2003),Elementary Linear Algebra, (7th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
Education
Lee, Riess and Arnold,(1993). Introduction to Linear Algebra, (3rd edition). Reading Mass: Addison - Wesley
Perry, W. (1988). Elementary Linear Algebra, (4th edition). NY: McGraw Hill

Online Resources
A First Course in Linear Algebra Accessed October 24, 2012 from: http://linear.ups.edu/
Dawkins, P. (2012) Paul’s Online Notes: Linear Algebra. Accessed October 24, 2012 from:
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/classes/Linalg/linalg.aspx
Class Policies
1. The required minimum number of quizzes for a 3-unit course is 3, and 4 for 4-unit course. No part of the
final exam may be considered as one quiz.
2. Cancellation of the lowest quiz is not allowed even if the number of quizzes exceeds the required
minimum number of quizzes.
3. As a general policy, no special or make-up tests for missed exams other than the final examination will
be given. However, a faculty member may give special exams for
A. approved absences (where the student concerned officially represented the University at some
function or activity).
B. absences due to serious illness which require hospitalization, death in the family and other reasons
which the faculty member deems meritorious.
4. If a student missed two (2) examinations, then he/she will be required to take a make up for the second
missed examination.
5. If the student has no valid reason for missing an exam (for example, the student was not prepared to
take the exam) then the student receives 0% for the missed quiz.

6. Students who get at least 89% in every quiz are exempted from taking the final examination. Their final
grade will be based on the average of their quizzes and other prefinal course requirements. The final
grade of exempted students who opt to take the final examination will be based on the prescribed
computation of final grades inclusive of a final examination. Students who missed and/or took any
special/make-up quiz will not be eligible for exemption.
7. Learning outputs are required and not optional to pass the course.
8. Mobile phones and other forms of communication devices should be on silent mode or turned off during
class.
9. Students are expected to be attentive and exhibit the behavior of a mature and responsible individual
during class. They are also expected to come to class on time and prepared.
10. Sleeping, bringing in food and drinks, and wearing a cap and sunglasses in class are not allowed.
11. Students who wish to go to the washroom must politely ask permission and, if given such, they should
be back in class within 5 minutes. Only one student at a time may be allowed to leave the classroom
for this purpose.
12. Students who are absent from the class for more than 5 meetings will get a final grade of 0.0 in the
course.
13. Only students who are officially enrolled in the course are allowed to attend the class meetings.

Approved by:

DR. ARTURO Y. PACIFICADOR, JR.

Chair, Department of Mathematics

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