Math 285: First Year Math for MMSS
2006-7     R. Clark Robinson

Textbooks: "Linear Algebra and Its Applicatons, Updated 3rd Edition" by David Lay.
For Winter and spring: "Vector Calculus, 3rd Edition" by Susan Jane Colley, Pearson Prentice Hall.

Math 285-1

• Assignments and homework Math 285-1

• Homework and reading assignments
• Course logistics
• Extra problem on complex eigenvalues

• Handouts for Math 285-1

• Linear Keynesian Model
• Tax Benefits of Charitable Contributions
• Portfolio Analysis
• Calculation of an LU factorization
• Pivot columns form a basis
• Markov processes
• Supplement on eigenvalues and eigenvectors

• Tests Math 285-1

  Midterm Test 1

  • Topics
  • Terms and concepts
  • Test questions: answers
  • Test 1 for Math 219 in 2000
  • Test 1 for Math 219 in 2001

  Midterm Test 2

  • Topics
  • Test questions : answers

  Final 2006

  • Questions on final: answers

Math 285-2

• Assignments for winter quarter, Math 285-2

• Handouts for Math 285-2

• Test for definite matrices
• Linear constrainted quadratic forms (bordered matrices)
• Functions from economics
• Marginal rate of change
• Implicit differentiation
• Taylor's Theorem
• Extrema in economics situations
• Lagrange multipliers in economic situations
• Second derivative test for Lagrange multipliers

Math 285-3

• Assignments and homework Math 285-3

• Homework and reading assignments
• Supplemental problems for Math 285-3

• Handouts for Math 285-3

• Notes on Curves
• Notes on Ordinary Differential Equations

Maple worksheets

• Maple linear template
• Maple partition inverse

R. Clark Robinson

Office: Lunt 209

Phone: 847-491-3738