| Course Number: | Math 304 | ||
| Course Title: | Linear Algebra | ||
| Section: | 510 | ||
| Time: | Tuesday
and Thursday, 3:55pm--5:10pm | ||
| Location: | BLOC 149 | ||
| Instructor: | Rostislav Grigorhuk | ||
| Office: | BLOC 510E | ||
| E-Mail: | grigorch@tamu.edu | ||
| Office Hours: | Tuesday and Thursday - from 2:30pm to 3:30 p.m. |
Course Description: (Credit 3.0)
This is an introductory course in linear algebra. The main topics in the course will cover systems of linear equations and their solution, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality and inner products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
This course covers the following topics (with corresponding sections in the Textbook):
Prerequisite for MATH 304: Math 152 (second semester calculus) or equivalent.
Textbook: Steven J. Leon, Lisette de Pillis, Linear Algebra with Applications, 10th ed., Pearson, 2020.
There will be two exams as well as a cumulative final exam. The dates and times are listed below.
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Exam 1 |
Exam 2 |
Final Exam |
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Date/Time |
February 29 3:55pm to 5:10pm |
April 4 3:55pm to 5:10pm |
May 6 1:00-p.m. to 3:00-p.m. |
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Location |
BLOC 149 |
BLOC 149 |
BLOC 149 |
Your final grade will be determined by the total number of points obtained on exams and homework. Out of 250 total points, each component contributes to your grade as follows:
|
Component |
Points |
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Homework |
75 |
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Exam 1 |
50 |
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Exam 2 |
50 |
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Final Exam |
75 |
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Total |
250 |
The following grade distribution will be used in determining final course grades:
|
Grade |
Percentage of Total Points |
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A |
90.0%-100.0% |
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B |
80.0%-89.9% |
|
C |
70.0%-79.9% |
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D |
60.0%-69.9% |
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F |
0.0%-59.9% |
Late Work Policy
Late work (that is, work turned in after the deadline without a university approved excuse)
will not be accepted. See Student Rule 7.
Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned approximately once per week. For full credit, show all work and
justify all answers.. Working together on homework is
fine and encouraged, but each student should write up their own solutions.
Electronic Device Policy
Electronic devices can only be used for educational purposes that relate to activities done in
class. No electronic devices are to be used for exams. If you have other circumstances where
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please see your instructor.
1. First, feel free to ask questions in class.
2. Next, I encourage you to stop at my office during my office hours; there you can get individual help, and we can spend as much time as needed discussing your questions. If your schedule does not allow you to see me during my office hours, feel free to contact me to make an appointment for a more convenient time.
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