MAT 142E - Linear Algebra II

Course Objectives

1. To teach the concept of inner product, inner product space.
2. By reminding the basic subjects of linear transformations to teach the concept of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
3. To give ability to calculate the eigenvalues, eigenvectors of a matrix, and in terms of similarity transformation to teach the conditions in order to obtain the diagonal.
4. To teach the relation between the eigenvalues and quadratic forms.

Course Description

Inner Product Spaces; Linear Transformations; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors; Quadratic forms, Conic sections,Quadratic surfaces.