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MATH 3013: Linear Algebra

At this site, we will make available some information of general interest to students in my sections of Math 3013.

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Useful links about calculators

Videos of Linear Algebra on TI Calculators
Short videos demonstrating matrix calculations and solving linear systems.
The Home Page for Users of TI Calculators and Educational Solutions
TI's site for Educational Technology.
Features - TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
TI's site for information and downloads for the TI84 SE.
Features - TI-89
TI's site for information and downloads for the TI89.
ticalc.org
Forum for TI calculator use and related software.
Virtual TI
Software program vti that allows emulation of a TI calculator on a computer provided you download a valid ROM image from a calculator you own.
TILP
TI calculator Linking Program for a PC that allows you to link your calculator to your PC, if you have a linking cable. This allows you to download ROM images and/or install programs.
Tutorial on writing programs for calculators
by BASIC Guru Online.
Hewlett-Packard: Calculators
Beautiful and elegant calculators, especially those using RPN (Reverse Polish Notation).
Online Math Calculator
Powered by Octave for numerical and symbolic calculations. Supports arrays, matrix, functions, integrals, differential equations, variables, etc.
Martindale's Calculators On-Line Center
Collection of online calculators of all kinds.


Computer Math Systems

Maple
MATLAB

Online Courses and Books about Linear Algebra

Linear algebra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A nice general overview with references.
Linear Algebra -- from Wolfram MathWorld
Another general encyclopedia.
David Bressoud's: Getting Students to Read
A good teacher's ideas about how to encourage students to read the textbook.
A Free Linear Algebra text by Jim Hefferon.
Gilbert Strang's Linear Algebra book
(Famous professor at M.I.T.)
Gilbert Strang's Linear Algebra video lectures
(Open courseware project at M.I.T.)
Egwald Mathematics - Linear Algebra
Linear algebra; polynomials, vectors, matrices, linear equations, online and interactive models
Pauls Online Notes : Linear Algebra


Online Demo Programs for Linear Algebra

Java Vectors
Learn basic addition, subtraction and projection of vectors.
The Vector Cross Product - A JAVA Interactive Tutorial
A cool way to interactively play around with the cross product.
Visual introduction to vectors
Requires Geometer's Sketchpad, which may be available at the MLRC.
Linear Algebra Toolkit
Online easy-to-use programs for Linear Algebra (implemented in PERL).
Gerschgorin Circle Theorem
A program that demonstrates a useful theorem about eigenvalues.
Note on Coupled Spring Systems: with animated graphics. (PDF Version)
Notes on an example of linear combinations of motions. Here are the key graphics:

Miscellaneous sites

ILAS Homepage
The International Linear Algebra Society (Yes, there is such a thing).
ILAS Educational Portal Site
Linear Algebra Educational Web Service
List of educational sites for Linear Algebra

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Last modified: Thu Nov 12 16:19:33 CST 2009