Linear Algebra

Math 304-504; Spring 2008

Instructor: Prof. Joseph E. Pasciak
Office: 507B Blocker Hall
E-mail: pasciak@math.tamu.edu
Phone: 862-3258
URL: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~pasciak/
Office Hours: MW 10:30-11:30am or by appointment.
Meets: TR 2:20-3:35pm Bloc 163.
Course Topics: The weekly schedule for the course can be found at http://www.math.tamu.edu/~pasciak/classes/304/plan.html.

Prerequisite: MATH 152;

Required Text: Linear Algebra with Applications by S.J. Leon, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0131857851.

Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be based on three in-class tests, homework, attendance, quizzes and a final exam. Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis and will be posted to the homework page:

http://www.math.tamu.edu/~pasciak/classes/304/home.html.

Late homeworks lose five points per class meeting (unless accompanied by a university approved excuse in writing). The exact dates of tests will be announced later during the semester but can be expected in weeks 4, 8 and 12. The relative weights of the exams, etc., are given below. 


Exam I       Exam II     Exam III    Final Exam    Homework, Quizzes and Attendance

 15%          15%          20%         30%                      20%
Your MINIMUM grade will be A, B, C, or D for averages of 90%, 80%, 70%, or 60%, respectively. The final exam is on May 7, 1:00-3:00 PM.

Make-up Policy: I will give make-ups (or satisfactory equivalents) only in cases authorized under TAMU Regulations. Such cases must be appropriately documented, i.e., a signed statement by a doctor, nurse, etc., on their stationary.

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."

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