Instructor: Alan Durfee
Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-9:50 in Clapp 401.
Text: Linear Algebra and its Applications, updated second edition, by David Lay (Addison Wesley). We will get a package deal including the "Study Guide".
We will cover the following material (each section will take about one class period):
Homework: Homework can be handed in during class or put in the envelope outside my office door. Graded homework can be picked up any time from the other envelope there. Homework can be redone and handed in again, if done promptly (ie, within a few days). The graders reserve the right not to accept redone homework that is too late.
Graders: TBA
Technology: We will be using the computer program Matlab. This is available on the computers in Clapp 401, 402, 420 and 422. We also may use Maple. If you have a graphing calculator you may find this useful too.
Tests and Quizzes There will be six short quizzes on the material of each of the six chapters we will cover. There will be two tests, both of which will be take-home, and a self-scheduled final exam. Tests and quizzes will be announced in advance. If you are unable to take a quiz or test for any reason, you should consult with me, preferably beforehand. (You may call my answering machine at x2299 at any time, day or night.) They can always be taken early. Tests taken late for reasons other than illness will have points deducted from your score.
Grading: Each test is 100 points, the final examination is 100 points, and each quiz is 30 points. Homework and projects are a total of 100 points.
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