Math 304/311/323 5:30PM - 8:00PM Mondays - Thursdays Blocker 148

Instructor: Prof. J. Zinn

Office: 127 Milner Hall

E-mail: jzinn@math.tamu.edu

Phone: 845-3724

URL: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~jzinn/

Office Hours Tu,Thur 10:00 am - 11:00 am, and by appointment. Let me know in advance, if you are not able to take an exam (for medical reasons?) or are not able to show up for an appointment.

Catalogue Description + Course Objectives: 304. Linear Algebra. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S. Introductory course in linear algebra covering abstract ideas of vector space and linear transformation as well as models and applications of these concepts, such as systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants. The students should be able to appreciate the concept of proof within the context of Linear Algebra as well as being able to solve basic problems in that area.

Time & Place: TR 11:10 - 12:25 pm, BLOC 164

Syllabus : The course covers all or part of Chapters 1-6 of the

Required Text: Steven J. Leon, Linear Algebra with Applications, 8th Edition, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ (ISBN: 9780136009290)

MATRICES AND SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS (Material will be covered in 2 weeks).

During this time some early forms of the material on Linear Transformations will also be introduced. Sections 1.1-1.5

DETERMINANTS (Material will be covered in 1 week).

For reasons to be explained, this material will not get the same amount coverage in class as in the book). Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 (if time permits)

VECTOR SPACES (Material will be covered in 3 weeks)

Sections 3.1-3.6 LINEAR TRANSFORMATIONS (Material will be covered in 1.5 weeks). Some ideas from Chapter 6 will be used here for pedagogical reasons. Sections 4.1-4.3.

ORTHOGONALITY (Material will be covered in 3 weeks)

Sections 5.1-5.6 EIGENVALUES (Material will be covered in 1.5 weeks) Sections 6.1-6.3

Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be based on weekly (approx) 20-30 minute quizzes, homework, and a final exam (Friday, Dec. 10, 3−5 pm). The quizzes will count for 50% of your grade, the homework for 15%, and the final examination will count for the remaining 35%. Your letter grade will be assigned this way: 90-100%, A; 80-89%, B; 70-79%, C; 60-69%, D; 59% or less, F.

Make-up Policy: I will give make-ups (or satisfactory equivalents) only in cases authorized under TAMU Regulations. In borderline cases, I will decide whether or not the excuse is authorized. Also, if you must miss a quiz, let me know in advance.

Homework and Quizzes: Homework will be collected once week (with a few exceptions). You may discuss homework problems with each other. However, all submitted work must be your own. Submitting the work of others is cheating. Late homework will not be accepted. However, if you miss an assignment for what I consider a legitimate reason, I will simply drop the grade from your score.

Academic Integrity

Copying Course Materials:   "All printed hand-outs and web-materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor."

Aggie Honor Code:   "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do."

Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Statement: "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe that you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities, in Room 126 of the Koldus Building or call 845-1637."

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