MATH 3720 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 31030,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jamal Tartir
Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Ohio University
Master of Arts in Mathematics, Miami University
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Management with a concentration in Finance, Hiram College
Professor
Email: jktartir@ysu.edu
Office: Cafaro Hall 516
Office Phone: 330-941-1812
Additional Contact Methods:
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Normal response time is 1 business day or less.
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction | David Poole | any edition |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Chapters 1 -- 7. | Vectors and Matrices | |
| 5/18 | Chapters 8 -- 13 | Matrix operations, inverses, and determinants | |
| 5/25 | Chapters 14 -- 16 | Vector spaces, subspaces, and the null space | |
| 6/1 | Chapters 17 - 21 | Span, liner independence, basis and dimension, orthogonality | |
| 6/8 | Chapters 22 -- 23 | Rank, nullity, orthogonal complements, and systems of linear equations | |
| 6/15 | Chapters 24 -- 26 | Cramers Rule, factorizations | |
| 6/22 | Chapters 27 -- 28 | Linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.