MAS 2103, MATRIX THEORY

Fall 2005, 10:00 - 10:50 MWF, GS 110

• Syllabus

• Book Information (errata and first 7 pages)

• Assignments

• Sample test 2 questions

• Sample test 2 answers

• Sample test 3 questions

• Sample test 3 answers

• Sample test 4 questions

• Sample test 4 answers

• Important information October 21

• Sample test 5 questions

• Sample test 5 answers

• Sample test 6 questions

• Sample test 6 answers

• Fact: A matrix is diagonalizable EXACTLY IF IT'S MINIMAL POLYNOMIAL HAS NO REPEATED ROOTS.
• Extra credit assignment due by Dec 5: 3.6 problems 1,2,3,4 do NOT worry about the spectral radius. Do find the transition matrix, minimal polynomial, and steady state distribution. Show your work.
• The final is Monday Dec 5 in the usual room from 7:45 AM- 10:15 AM . Here is a sample problem on determinants and Cramer's rule. For the rest expect questions from each of the 6 tests.