MAS 4107 -- Spring 2023

Lecture Times: MWF 9 am - 10 am
Class Location: Physical Science Building (PS) 111 (map)

Instructor: Zvi Rosen
Email address: rosenz@fau.edu
Office: Science Building (SE-43) 224
Office Hours:

Monday: 10 am - 11 am
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Linear Algebra is an essential course for two reasons:

First, the tools of linear algebra are used all over mathematics, throughout the sciences, and are rampant in applications. Particularly in data science, whether in video compression, deep learning, or network analysis, linear algebra is the most important tool.
Second, the objects of study in linear algebra are relatively simple to describe in words and to visualize geometrically; so, they are the perfect place to hone our proof-writing skills! Careful and precise communication is vital in every area of study and every profession. Reading proofs critically and writing them carefully will train you in this form of communication.

This class will be taught on a "flipped classroom" model, meaning that lecture videos will be assigned for viewing at home, and problem sets will be done collaboratively with peers in class.

We will be using Mastery-Based grading for all exams. No exam receives a grade; instead you have opportunities to demonstrate mastery of each topic on every test. There is no partial credit; instead, you get multiple attempts until you have fully mastered a topic. Once you have mastered a topic, it is checked off in the gradebook, and you do not have to repeat it. The final exam grade will be the percentage of topics mastered.

Most class business will be managed on the Canvas site.