Math 346, Fall Semester 2026


Applied Linear Algebra

Unique Number # 59155.

Time and location: TTH 12:30-2:00PM - PMA 5.118

Instructor: Thomas Chen

Office: PMA 12.138 -- no carry.
Office hours: TBA

Email

Teaching Assistant: TBA.

First day handout: TBA.


COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES

Emphasis on diagonalization of linear operators and applications to dynamical systems and ordinary differential equations. Other subjects include inner products and orthogonality, normal mode expansions, vibrating strings, the wave equation, and Fourier series. Some examples relating to data analysis might be included.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 341 or 340L with a grade of at least C-, please see here.

For important dates, please see the Academic Calendar.

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SYLLABUS

Textbook: Lorenzo Sadun, Applied Linear Algebra - The Decoupling Principle.

Course material and updates will be posted on Canvas.

Class attendance is required.

For tutoring services to students, please see here and here.

EXAMS

There will be two in-class exams on the following dates, during regular class hours, in the usual lecture room:
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The final exam is scheduled by the University It is implicit in your registration for this class that, barring some unforeseen calamity, you affirm to be present to take the final examination at this time.

There will be weekly homework, two midterms, and a final exam.

GRADING

The range of letter grades to be distributed is as follows:

A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, F

A curve will be applied that is adapted to the outcome of each midterm exam, and the same is true for the final exam.

SERVICES AND SUPPORT

The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.
For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-4641 TTY.


Moreover, should you or a fellow student become very stressed and overwhelmed, please consider contacting the following service:

Counseling and Mental Health Center
Student Services Bldg (SSB), 5th Floor
100 West Dean Keeton Street
Hours: M--F 8am--5pm
Phone: (512) 471 3515
www.cmhc.utexas.edu