Math 221
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Course Title: |
Introduction to Linear Algebra |
Time: |
MTWRF 11:00 - 12:00 |
Place: |
Engineering A 408 |
Final Exam: |
Thursday, August 1, 2:00 - 3:50 p.m. |
Text: |
Bronson and Costa, Linear Algebra, An Introduction, Academic Press, 2nd Ed., 2007 (ISBN: 978-0-12-088784-2). |
Prerequisite: |
Math 150 (Calculus I) with grade of C or better. |
Instructor: |
H. R. Hughes |
Office: |
Neckers 391 |
Phone: |
453-6593 |
E-mail: |
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Office Hours: |
MTWRF 9:20 - 10:30 a.m., or by appointment |
Mathematics, engineering, and science students will become familiar with techniques for solving systems of linear equations; matrices and matrix operations; computation of determinants and inverses of matrices; general vector spaces and subspaces; basis and dimension; rank of a matrix; linear transformation; kernel and range of linear transformation; eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
This course covers Chapters 1-3 and parts of Chapters 4 and 5 in the textbook. See the Calendar for a detailed listing of sections in the text.
Grades will be determined on the basis of the following:
● Quizzes (and Homework) 30%
● Three one-hour exams 40%
● Final exam 30%
Quizzes will be given daily and cannot be made up. Homework will be assigned daily and may be collected on occasion. The lowest 20% of quiz and homework grades will be dropped. Exams can only be made up in exceptional circumstances (such as documented illness) as approved by the instructor. It is in your best interest to get approval for make-up exams in advance when possible. Hour exams are tentatively scheduled for June 25, July 12, and July 26.
Grades will be based on an 89% A, 78% B, 67% C, 56% D scale. Attendance is required and will be recorded daily. Three or more un-excused absences will be grounds for lowering the student's grade.
Regular attendance, consistent homework and regular review of earlier material are essential for successful completion of the requirements of the course. Working together with your classmates on homework can be helpful when the end goal is to increase each individual's independent proficiency in the material.
The last day to withdraw from the course without a grade is Sunday, June 23. The last day to withdraw from the course with a grade of W is Sunday, July 14. You should be aware that the grade INC (incomplete) cannot be used as a withdrawal and can only be assigned to students who are passing the course and for reasons beyond their control cannot complete all class assignments. See the undergraduate catalog for more details.
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Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.
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Last Updated June 10, 2013 by hrhughes