Math 469
Instructor: Dr. Clayton Shonkwiler
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00–1:50
Location: Weber 223
Office: Weber 206C
Office Hours: Wednesday 2:00–3:00 and Thursday 1:00–2:00
Email Address: clay@shonkwiler.org
Text: Linear Algebra Done Right, by Sheldon Axler
Syllabus
Overview
The course provides a deeper dive into linear algebra, with an emphasis on abstract vector spaces, the general theory of linear transformations, and canonical forms. The goal is to develop a deep understanding of the structure of linear operators on finite-dimensional vector spaces.
Final Project Resources
LaTeX distributions:
- Overleaf — Online collaborative TeX editor: no need to install anything!
- TeX Live — Multiplatform TeX distribution
- MacTeX — TeX Live distribution for Mac OS X; includes TeXShop, a very good editor/viewer
- MiKTeX — Alternative Windows TeX distribution
LaTeX help:
- LaTeX Symbols — Glossary of symbols that can be displayed in LaTeX
- DeTeXify — Draw the symbol you want to enter; (hopefully!) get the code for it