Math 551 Summer 2013

Applied Matrix Theory

Khamis, Lesperance, Magar
This course is intended to emphasize the techniques and applications of linear algebra rather
than the usual theorem/proof format. We will try to relate the material to applications in a variety
of disciplines. The course also has a 4 computer labs to illustrate the basic use of MATLAB.
MATERIAL AND STRUCTURE: The material to be covered in this course is mostly contained
in Chapters 1-6 of the textbook. The material includes systems of equations, matrices, vectors,
orthogonality, determinants, eigenvalue problems. Some additional topics will also be included,
particularly when it comes to current applications of matrix theory to engineering, image
processing, and computer science. Students are expected to attend lectures and lab sessions,
which will be used to explain new material, to work examples, and to answer questions. They
are strongly urged to read the material in advance and to begin the homework assignments
early. Interaction and participation in class are expected, and attendance to office hours
is very welcome!
TEXTBOOK: Linear Algebra for Engineers and Scientists Using MATLAB, by K. Hardy,
Pearson Prentice Hall.
CALCULATOR: TI 83 or better. The TI 83 (or better) calculators have many built in matrix
operation functions that will be very useful in solving the homework and exam problems. The
calculators may be used on the exams.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: There will be regular homework assignments. The assignments
will be due on the second class period after which they were assigned (e.g. Assigned on
Monday, Due on Wednesday) unless designated as N.D.B.T (Not Due But Tested). Please drop
the assignments into the box under your lecture instructor's name that is located in Cardwell
Hall next to room 120. There are 23 assignments. Each assignment will be graded out of 10
points. We will drop the lowest homework score. The final homework score (out of 110 points)
will be determined by adding the 22 remaining scores and dividing the total by 2. Please staple
all the sheets and put the assignment number and your name and your instructors name
on the front page. Put your name on all other pages. Write the statement of each problem
and explain all your steps.
NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
MATLAB PROJECTS: There will be four MATLAB projects which will be discussed in the
computer lab. The instructions for each project will be posted on KSU Online. The lab sessions
will be used to illustrate MATLAB code and show some specific applications to the material. Lab
projects will be due by 5pm on the THURSDAY following the lab day. You must bring a
USB flash drive to every lab session (or each time you work on a lab). The output from
the lab assignment will be submitted for grading. You will need to upload the
lab/instructor specific drop box on KSU online. The labs are an explicit walk-through and
may be done outside of class so attendance on lab days is optional, however the four
labs must be completed. Each lab is worth 5 points. They are all or nothing (5 points for
completing the lab or 0 points for not completing the lab)

EXAMS: There will be two in-class tests during the semester and a comprehensive final
exam during the last two days. Tentative dates for the in-class tests are June 26th
(Wednesday), July 17th (Wednesday). The final will be in two parts and will be on Thursday,
August 1st and on Friday, August 2nd).
GRADES: Homework and quizzes 110 points, MATLAB projects 20 points, in-class tests 200
points (100 each), final exam 150 points. Your final grade will be assigned as follows: 432 to
480 points correspond to an A, 384 to 431 points correspond to a B, 336 to 383 points
correspond to a C, 288 to 335 points correspond to a D, and less than 288 points correspond to
an F.
MAKE UP WORK: Make-up work will be permitted to be done only when a student has
legitimate verifiable conflicting obligations, such as illness or emergency or Universitysponsored activities. These conflicts do not excuse the student from course responsibilities. The
student is responsible for informing the instructor of any legitimate verifiable excuses and
making arrangements for make-up work, if permitted, as soon as possible.
DISABILITIES: Any student with a disability who needs an accommodation or other assistance
in this course should make an appointment to speak with me as soon as possible or contact the
Student Access Center (www.k-state.edu/accesscenter ; accesscenter@k-state.edu.)
REGARDING ACADEMIC HONESTY: Kansas State University has an Honor System based on
personal integrity, which is presumed to be sufficient assurance in academic matters one's work
is performed honestly and without unauthorized assistance. Undergraduate and graduate
students, by registration, acknowledge the jurisdiction of the Honor System. The policies and
procedures of the Honor System apply to all full and part-time students enrolled in
undergraduate and graduate courses on-campus, off-campus, and via distance learning. The
honor system website can be reach via the following URL: www.ksu.edu/honor .
A component vital to the Honor System is the inclusion of the Honor Pledge which applies to all
assignments, examinations, or other course work undertaken by students. The Honor Pledge is
implied, whether or not it is stated: "On my honor, as a student, I have neither given nor
received unauthorized aid on this academic work." A grade of XF can result from a breach of
academic honesty. The F indicates failure in the course; the X indicates the reason is an Honor
Pledge violation.
CLASSROOM CONDUCT: All student activities in the University, including this course, are
governed by the Student Judicial Conduct Code as outlined in the Student Government
Association By Laws, Article VI, Section 3, number 2*. Students that engage in behavior that
disrupts the learning environment may be asked to leave the class.
*Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, other
University activities, including its public-service functions on or off campus, or other authorized
non-University activities.
CHANGES: The instructor reserves the right to modify the contents in this description if
conditions arise during the semester that make such changes desirable. Such changes will be
announced in class; it is your responsibility to keep abreast of such changes.

Math 551 Summer 2013

Applied Matrix Theory Tentative Schedule of Events
During the course of a semester, some topics may go faster or slower than anticipated and
adjustments to the schedule/material covered may be necessary. With that in mind, the
following schedule is tentative and is subject to change, but we will follow as closely as possible.
We will announce any substantial changes to the syllabus (moving of exam day,
deletions/additions of material, etc.). It is your responsibility to keep track of these changes.
N.D.B.T means Not Due But Tested Since the assignment would not be due until the test
day, I have made it so the assignment will not be turned in and I can post solutions to the
problems the day we cover the material or the day of the review.
The homework for section 6.3 will not be picked up and 6.3 will not be tested. We are covering
it because the section will provide useful information that may be applied in numerous ways.
On June 18th, the coordinator will be out of town , so we will not have class that day (unless
travel plans change)
Date
6/10/2013
6/11/2013
6/12/2013
6/13/2013
6/14/2013
6/17/2013
6/18/2013
6/19/2013
6/20/2013
6/21/2013
6/24/2013
6/25/2013
6/26/2013
6/27/2013
6/28/2013
7/1/2013
7/2/2013
7/3/2013
7/4/2013
7/5/2013
7/8/2013
7/9/2013
7/10/2013
7/11/2013
7/12/2013
7/15/2013
7/16/2013
7/17/2013
7/18/2013
7/19/2013
7/22/2013
7/23/2013
7/24/2013
7/25/2013
7/26/2013
7/29/2013
7/30/2013
7/31/2013
8/1/2013
8/2/2013

Topic
Syllabus and Section 1.1
Section 1.1
Section 1.2
Section 1.3
Section 1.3
Section 2.1
No Class Coord. out of town
Section 2.2
Section 2.4
Lab 1 Meet in CW 144/145
Section 2.4
Review
Exam 1
Section 3.1
Section 3.1
Section 3.2
Section 3.2
Section 3.3
Holiday No Class
Lab 2 Meet in CW 144/145
Section 3.4
Section 3.4
Section 4.1
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Section 4.4
Review
Exam 2
Section 5.1
Lab 3 Meet in CW 144/145
Section 5.2
Section 6.1
Section 6.2
Singular Value Decomposition
Lab 4 Meet in CW 144/145
Section 6.3
Review
Review
Final Exam Part 1
Final Exam Part 2

Assignment
18, 20, 30, 32
20, 38, 42, 48, 52, 56
4, 16, 18
22, 26
10, 18, 36, 52, 58
10, 18, 24
4, 10, 18, 24, 25

Due Date
6/13/2013
6/14/2013
6/17/2013
6/18/2013
6/20/2013

35, 38, 42

6/21/2013
6/24/2013
6/27/2013
N.D.B.T

4, 5, 8,14, 18
28, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44, 46
6, 16, 26, 30
52, 62
8, 10, 16, 32, 34, 36, 42

7/1/2013
7/2/2013
7/3/2013
7/5/2013
7/8/2013

4, 8, 10, 12
16, 24, 32, 38
14, 18, 32, 52, 56
10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 34
5, 18, 25, 27
6, 8 , 10 12

4, 10, 18, 34, 40

12, 29, 32, 44, 56
8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40
8, 10, 22

7/11/2013
7/10/2013
7/11/2013
7/12/2013
7/15/2013
7/16/2013
N.D.B.T
7/19/2013
7/22/2013
7/25/2013
7/24/2013
7/25/2013
7/26/2013
8/1/2013

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