Math 2641: Linear Algebra I (Summer 2026)
Basic information:
Textbook
Textbook: Linear Algebra and Its Applications
(6th edition) by David C. Lay et al., Pearson Publishing.
We will cover (parts of) Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Upon registration to MyLabMath via iCollege, a copy of eTextbook is available on Pearson's MyLabMath website.
Topics
In Math 2641, we study basic concepts in linear algebra, such as theory and applications
of matrix algebra and linear transformations.
Topics include linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, subspaces,
bases, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, etc.
Homework and quizzes (both on Pearson's MyLabMath website, accessible via iCollege),
and exams (submitted to iCollege, with all pages in one single file per submission)
Homework and quizzes are assigned on Pearson's MyLabMath website, which can be accessed via iCollege.
Each homework set and quiz should be completed by the due day.
Late homework submissions will result in 20% penalty, if submitted by Monday, 07/27/2026.
No late completion for quizzes.
Exams (aka tests) are administered online via Zoom, in real time, proctered by the instructor.
Your performance in homework sets, quizzed, and exams will affect your letter grades by the end of
the semester.
Exams
There are two midterm exams and a final exam, all held online via Zoom.
All exams are electronically submitted to iCollege, with all pages in one single file per submission
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First Exam: 06/22/2026 (Mon.), in-class (3:05–4:20pm), online via Zoom.
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Second Exam: 07/06/2026 (Mon.), in-class (3:05–4:20pm), online via Zoom.
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Third Exam: 07/15/2026 (Wed.), in-class (3:05–4:20pm), online via Zoom.
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Final Exam: 08/03/2025 (Mon.), 1:30–4:00pm, online via Zoom.
The final exam is cumulative.
