Linear Algebra
Spring 2011, section 020, M 10:00 - 10:50, TTh 9:30-10:50 in TUC 352
Instructor: Dr. Igor Prokhorenkov. Office: TTC 311.
Office Hours (I am also available at other times as needed.)
| My Phone | Office: 817-257-6342 (I have voice mail) Home: 817-423-9030. Feel free to call me at home at reasonable times (9:00 am - 9:00 pm). |
Textbook:
Ron Larson, David Favlo Elementary Linear Algebra, 6th ed.,
Brooks/ Cole 2010.
Prerequisites:
You should have a firm understanding of college algebra. Some exposure to
vectors and matrices will be useul. You should have taken MATH 10524 and either MATH 20123 or MATH 20524
Course Description:
In this course, we will learn the
basics of vector spaces, linear independence,
bases, and theory of dimension. We will study linear mappings, matrices,
determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization.
In the text, we will cover most of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Calculator/Computer:
We will occasionally use a graphing calculator, the computer and the web
in this class. You will sometimes be allowed to use a graphing calculator on
tests, but not one that does symbolic algebra.
Grading:
The final grade for this course will be determined as follows.
| Homework / Quizzes | 20% | |
| Test #1 | 20% | Tue, Feb. 22 |
| Test #2 | 20% | Tue, March 29 |
| Cumulative Final Exam | 40% | Tue, May 3, 8-10:30 am |
Your weighted course average x determined by your scores and the percentages above will be used to determine the final grade as specified in the table.
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Note that only undergraduates have the possibility of
the "D" grade. Example of grading calculation:
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- Homework: assigned on the web site, due at the beginning of each class period. No late homework will be accepted. You are encouraged to work together on the homework, but the paper you turn in should reflect your personal preparation. In some cases, the homework will include material that is not covered in the lectures.
- Quizzes: given randomly. These quizzes cover fundamental skills that are needed to understand the material. If you are absent or late on the day of a quiz and do not have an official university excuse, you will receive a zero on the quiz.
- The last day to withdraw from the class is Thursday, March 10.
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